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Houma Man Convicted of Crack Distribution
A 36-year-old man from Houma, Louisiana, has been found guilty of distributing a quantity of cocaine base, also known as crack. Donald Richardson was convicted of the crime after a two-day trial in U.S. District Court.
According to court documents, Richardson was charged with two counts of distributing crack, with one count related to a March 17, 2011, incident and the other to a March 23, 2011, incident. A federal jury deliberated for a short time before returning a guilty verdict against Richardson for the March 23, 2011, distribution charge.
U.S. Attorney Kenneth A. Polite praised the work of law enforcement agencies in investigating the case. The Drug Enforcement Administration and the Terrebonne Parish Narcotics Unit were credited with helping to bring Richardson to justice.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Andre’ Jones and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian C. Ebarb were in charge of the prosecution. They will now work with Judge Sarah S. Vance to determine Richardson’s sentence.
Richardson faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, a maximum fine of $1,000,000, and three years of supervised release after his imprisonment. He must also pay a $100 special assessment. Sentencing is set for March 4, 2015.
The conviction is a significant blow to those involved in the distribution of crack in Louisiana. It highlights the dedication of law enforcement agencies to combating this type of crime. Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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