A Bridgeport, Connecticut man has been sentenced to prison for his role in a machine gun trafficking operation.
George Jaiman, 70, was sentenced to 14 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for trafficking machine guns. Jaiman was also ordered to pay a $1,000 fine and perform 100 hours of community service while he is on supervised release.
According to court documents and statements made in court, Jaiman’s coworker, Sean Dey, manufactured machine guns, including AK-47-style and AR-style machine guns, suppressors, and other firearms, in a basement workshop at Dey’s Torrington residence. Dey entered into an agreement with Jaiman to sell machine guns, suppressors and firearms to others for profit. Neither Dey nor Jaiman possessed a valid license to deal firearms.
The investigation also revealed that Jaiman’s son, Phillip Jaiman, sold some of Dey’s machine guns that he received from George Jaiman to individuals, including convicted felons, in the Bridgeport area.
George Jaiman was arrested on June 4, 2018. On October 26, he pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of a machine gun. Judge Thompson ordered Jaiman to report to prison on May 22.
This matter is being investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Bridgeport Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Rahul Kale.
Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Category: Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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