A federal jury in East St. Louis has found William J. Mabie, 55, of Festus, Missouri, guilty of assault on a federal officer.
Mabie, a prisoner in the custody of the United States Marshal Service, assaulted a Deputy United States Marshal in the Federal Courthouse for the Southern District of Illinois on March 12, 2015.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and prosecuted by Special Assistant United States Attorney Shane Kelbley.
‘There are more than 900,000 law enforcement officers serving in communities across the United States, the highest number ever recorded,’ noted Acting United States Attorney James L. Porter.
‘Each year, nearly 60,000 assaults against law enforcement officers resulting in approximately 16,000 injuries are reported.’
‘My office will always take swift and decisive action to deter those who think they can prey on our men and women in law enforcement,’ said Porter.
‘This verdict was especially pleasing as it occurred during National Police Week, a time when all of us should take a moment to reflect and thank the men and women of law enforcement for the tremendous job they do of keeping us all safe.’
Sentencing for Mabie has been scheduled for June 9, 2016, before the Honorable Richard H. Mills.
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Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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