A Greeneville jury has found Jatally Williams, 33, of Utica, New York, guilty of possessing a firearm while being a prohibited person.
The conviction stems from a traffic stop on February 4, 2022, in Johnson City, Tennessee, where Williams admitted to possessing a gun and officers located a 9mm pistol in his waistband.
Williams’ criminal record includes prior felony convictions for robbery, burglary, and a felony drug offense.
Williams faces a potential 15-year minimum mandatory and a maximum life sentence in prison pursuant to the Armed Career Criminal Act (ACCA).
Sentencing is set for May 16, 2024, before the Honorable Clifton Corker, in United States District Court in Greeneville, Tennessee.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Tom McCauley and Ryan Blackwell represented the United States at trial.
The Johnson City Police Department led the investigation that resulted in the indictment and subsequent conviction of Williams.
The case was brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a comprehensive national strategy that creates local partnerships with law enforcement agencies to effectively enforce existing gun laws.
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Key Facts
- State: Tennessee
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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