Dallas Felon Gets 70 Months for Gun Possession After 3 Domestic Violence Convictions

Dallas man Thomas Keithlun Brown, 26, got 70 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm after being convicted of three domestic violence offenses, announced Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Nancy E. Larson.

Brown pled guilty to the federal offense of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in September 2024. He was sentenced on June 18, 2025, to 70 months in federal prison by United States District Judge Ed Kinkeade.

At sentencing, prosecutors argued for a 70-month sentence given the defendant’s extensive history of assaulting women and domestic violence convictions. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas argued that keeping firearms out of the hands of domestic abusers is crucial, as history shows that gun violence and domestic violence are intertwined, and offenders with domestic violence in their past pose a remarkably high risk of homicide.

The case is part of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas’s Domestic Violence Initiative, which aims to keep firearms out of the hands of domestic abusers by using the tools of federal prosecution. The initiative recognizes that domestic violence and firearm possession are significant threats to public safety.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Denton Police Department conducted the investigation. Assistant United States Attorneys John Boyle and Luis Suarez prosecuted the case.

According to authorities, Brown’s sentence serves as a warning to other domestic abusers who may seek to possess firearms: they will be held accountable for their actions. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas remains committed to keeping firearms out of the hands of those who pose a risk to public safety.

The Domestic Violence Initiative is a critical component of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas’s efforts to combat domestic violence and firearm-related crimes. By working together with law enforcement agencies, the U.S. Attorney’s Office can provide a safe and supportive environment for victims of domestic violence and hold perpetrators accountable for their actions.

Those who have information about domestic violence or firearm-related crimes are encouraged to contact the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas or local law enforcement agencies. The U.S. Attorney’s Office remains committed to keeping the community safe and holding perpetrators accountable for their actions.

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