Orlando Man Charged With Possessing A Firearm As A Convicted Felon Charged in Federal Court
Orlando, FL – Malcolm Bellamy, a 33-year-old man from Orlando, has been charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, according to a recent indictment.
According to the indictment, on April 21, 2023, Bellamy possessed a Forjas Taurus firearm. At the time of the alleged offense, Bellamy had prior felony convictions for robbery with a firearm and aggravated assault with a firearm. As a convicted felon, Bellamy is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition under federal law.
An indictment is merely a formal charge that a defendant has committed one or more violations of federal criminal law, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless, and until, proven guilty.
Special Assistant United States Attorney Rachel S. Lyons will be prosecuting the case, which was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Orlando Police Department.
Bellamy faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in federal prison if convicted. The indictment also notifies Bellamy that the United States intends to forfeit the firearm and ammunition that are alleged to have been used during the commission of the offense.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program that brings together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.
Bellamy’s prior felony convictions for robbery with a firearm and aggravated assault with a firearm disqualify him from possessing a firearm or ammunition under federal law. The indictment alleges that Bellamy possessed a Forjas Taurus firearm on April 21, 2023.
Mandatory Facts:
Defendant: Malcolm Bellamy
Criminal Charges: Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
City and State: Orlando, Florida
Date: April 21, 2023
Sentence/Outcome: Faces up to 15 years in federal prison if convicted
Felony Convictions: Robbery with a firearm and aggravated assault with a firearm
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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