Justin Jamal Williams, Felon Firearm Possession, Mississippi 2018

GRIMY NEWS – Jackson, Miss. – Justin Jamal Williams, a 29-year-old Jackson resident, was today sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Williams faced the stiff penalty after he was arrested during a traffic stop on March 17, 2018. The officer who detained him discovered a suspicious bulge in Williams’ pants and noticed his nervous behavior. A firearm was found on him, with another inside the car he was riding in.

Williams has a prior criminal history in Hinds County, including convictions for burglary of a dwelling and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. The sentence handed down by Chief U.S. District Judge Daniel P. Jordan III includes 3 years of supervised release and a $1,500 fine.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) investigated the case, which was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Charles W. Kirkham. The sentence is part of Project EJECT, an initiative under the Department of Justice’s Project Safe Neighborhoods aimed at reducing violent crime through a multi-disciplinary approach.

Project EJECT stands for ‘Empower Justice Expel Crime Together’ and focuses on prosecution, prevention, re-entry, and awareness. It brings together all levels of law enforcement to combat violent crime, making neighborhoods safer for everyone.

This sentence sends a clear message that the justice system will not tolerate gun crimes by felons, ensuring a safer environment for the community of Jackson.

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