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Jamaur Johnson, Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearms, Louisiana 2024
A 36-year-old New Orleans man has pleaded guilty to four counts of being a convicted felon in possession of firearms and ammunition, and one count of being a convicted felon in possession of firearms. Jamaur Johnson, also known as Jamal Johnson, admitted to the crimes in a guilty plea before United States District Judge Sarah S. Vance on August 7, 2024.
According to the evidence presented in court, Johnson was involved in a firearms trafficking operation in New Orleans, as part of the ATF’s ‘Operation Big Easy.’ The investigation revealed that Johnson sold firearms to undercover agents on multiple occasions between August 30, 2023, and October 26, 2023.
The prosecution is being handled by Assistant United States Attorney Lynn E. Schiffman of the Narcotics Unit. Johnson faces up to 15 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000, up to three years of supervised release, and a $100 mandatory special assessment fee on each count.
The case is part of the Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) program, a community-based initiative aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence. PSN was launched by the government on May 26, 2021, with the goal of fostering trust and legitimacy in communities, supporting community-based organizations, setting focused enforcement priorities, and measuring results.
Jamaur Johnson is scheduled to be sentenced on November 20, 2024. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives investigated the case, and the Narcotics Unit is prosecuting it.
The guilty plea highlights the ongoing struggle to combat gun violence in New Orleans. As the city continues to grapple with the consequences of firearms trafficking, this case serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of breaking the law.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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