Hayden Pleads Guilty to Felon Firearm Possession

Gulfport, Miss – In a stark display of the iron hand of justice, Jason Michael Hayden, 37, from Picayune, Mississippi, stood before U.S. District Judge Sul Ozerden on June 8, 2017, and entered a guilty plea to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Acting U. S. Attorney Harold Brittain announced the charges against Hayden, who will now face the music on September 14, 2017. The court has sentenced him to a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for his brazen act of defiance against federal firearms laws.

This wasn’t just any gun; it was a loaded firearm that Hayden, a known criminal, had no right to possess. The investigation into this case was a joint effort by the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives, with invaluable assistance from the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics and Mississippi Department of Corrections. Assistant United States Attorney Annette Williams led the prosecution.

Hayden’s conviction is a stark reminder that even in the Deep South, federal law enforcement is relentless in its pursuit of justice. His sentencing date looms like a dark cloud over his future, but for now, he must contend with the consequences of his actions.

The community will watch with bated breath as Hayden faces the full brunt of the law, serving time behind bars and paying a heavy price for his crime.

As for Annette Williams, she has once again proven her dedication to upholding justice. With another conviction in the books, she continues to be a force for good in the legal system.

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