Levi Herman, Bank Robbery, Louisiana 2020

Metairie, Louisiana witnessed a brazen bank robbery on December 4, 2019, when Levi Herman, 33, stormed into the Capital One Bank in New Orleans, Louisiana, making off with approximately $1,900 in U.S. currency.

On March 5, 2020, Herman pleaded guilty to a one-count Indictment for bank robbery in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2113(a) before Judge Carl Barbier at the U.S. District Court in New Orleans.

The U.S. Attorney Peter Strasser praised the work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and the New Orleans Police Department in investigating this matter. Assistant U. S. Attorney Spiro G. Latsis is in charge of the prosecution.

Herman faces a maximum term of imprisonment of twenty years, a maximum fine of $250,000, a maximum term of supervised release of three years, and a mandatory $100 special assessment. Judge Barbier set sentencing for June 25, 2020.

The bank robbery on December 4, 2019, marked a shocking incident in the city, and the swift investigation and prosecution of Herman serve as a deterrent to would-be robbers.

The guilty plea brings closure to the victims and the community, and the punishment will serve as a reminder of the consequences of violent crime. The swift justice is a testament to the dedication of law enforcement agencies in Louisiana.

Herman's case serves as a reminder of the importance of community vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement in preventing and investigating crimes.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edla/pr/metairie-man-pleads-guilty-bank-robbery-0