MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota – A disturbing case of violence against a woman has led to a 72-month prison sentence for Eddie Lee Grasty, 28, who was found guilty of unlawfully possessing a firearm.
According to court documents, Grasty was arrested in March 2024 after assaulting a woman in a St. Paul apartment. During the assault, Grasty repeatedly struck the woman in the face and head before brandishing a Glock handgun, pointing it at her, and threatening to use it to end her life.
Grasty was prohibited from possessing the firearm due to his prior felony convictions, several of which arose from Grasty’s other violent assaults of women. His history of violence against women includes several assaults, a stabbing, and two strangulations of a pregnant victim.
‘We know that defendants like Grasty—who habitually abuse and assault women—are some of the most dangerous offenders on the streets,’ said Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick. ‘Grasty has stabbed, strangled, and terrorized women for years. He will now serve a well-deserved 72 months behind bars.’
Grasty was sentenced in U.S. District Court before Judge Ann D. Montgomery. This case is the result of an investigation conducted by the ATF and the St. Paul Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel W. Bobier represented the government at sentencing.
Eddie Lee Grasty, a 28-year-old man, was sentenced to 72 months in prison with 3 years of supervised release for unlawful possession of a firearm. The crime occurred in March 2024 in St. Paul, Minnesota.
The crime: Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. The exact date of the crime and arrest is March 2024. Grasty was prohibited from possessing the firearm due to his prior felony convictions.
The defendant, Eddie Lee Grasty, is a 28-year-old man from Minnesota. His sentence includes 72 months in prison and 3 years of supervised release.
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Key Facts
- State: Minnesota
- Category: Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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