Kiristien M. Joyner and Marshall W. Duty Face Methamphetamine Charges

Carbondale, IL – In a shocking turn of events, Kiristien M. Joyner, a 27-year-old resident of Carbondale, Illinois, has been charged with methamphetamine offenses in a federal indictment. According to a recent press release, Joyner was indicted on November 8, 2016, in a three-count superseding indictment charging methamphetamine violations.

Joining Joyner in the indictment is Marshall W. Duty, a 58-year-old resident of Dongola, Illinois. Both individuals are charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, as well as one count of unlawful distribution of methamphetamine. The indictment alleges that the offenses occurred between 2013 and October 3, 2016, in Union, Jackson, and Williamson Counties.

Joyner made her initial appearance in federal court on November 10, 2016. Following a detention hearing on November 15, 2016, she was ordered held without bond pending a jury trial scheduled for January 9, 2017. Duty had previously made an appearance in federal court.

An indictment is a formal charge against a defendant, and under the law, a defendant is presumed to be innocent of a charge until proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt to the satisfaction of a jury.

The methamphetamine offenses carry a maximum penalty of up to 20 years imprisonment, to be followed by 3 years supervised release, and a $1,000,000 fine. The ongoing investigation is being conducted by the Southern Illinois Enforcement Group and the Drug Enforcement Administration, with assistance from the Williamson County States Attorney’s Office and the Illinois National Guard.

Kiristien M. Joyner and Marshall W. Duty are expected to face the consequences of their alleged actions. The Grimy Times will continue to monitor this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.

**Mandatory Facts:**

Defendant/Respondent: Kiristien M. Joyner

Criminal Charges: Conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and unlawful distribution of methamphetamine

City and State: Carbondale, Illinois

Exact Date: November 8, 2016

Sentence or Outcome: Held without bond pending a jury trial scheduled for January 9, 2017

Dollar Amounts: $1,000,000 fine

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