Local Man Sentenced for Lying to Feds
A Berkeley County man has admitted to lying to a federal agent, according to federal court records. James Eldon Osborne, 22, of Inwood, West Virginia, was convicted today in federal court for making a false statement, Acting United States Attorney Betsy Steinfeld Jividen announced.
Osborne was questioned by an agent with the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives about the sale of a firearm in Berkeley County, West Virginia in March 2016. During this questioning, Osborne admitted to lying to the agent.
Osborne pled guilty to one count of "Making a False Statement." He faces up to five years in prison and a fine up to $250,000.
Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed will be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Anna Z. Krasinski on behalf of the government. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives investigated.
Osborne appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert W. Trumble for the guilty plea hearing.
Osborne’s case serves as a reminder of the consequences of lying to federal authorities. His conviction highlights the importance of honesty when interacting with law enforcement.
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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