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Tampa Man Faces Prison for Illegally Selling Guns to Kids
Gabriel Gladman, a 23-year-old man from Akron, Ohio, has pleaded guilty to a 14-count indictment charging him with illegally selling firearms to minors in Tampa, Florida.
According to the plea agreement, Gladman repeatedly purchased firearms from federally licensed dealers in Tampa, claiming to be the actual buyer. However, he then transferred those firearms to juveniles on the same dates.
The indictment charges Gladman with eight counts of providing a false statement to a federally licensed dealer to acquire a firearm and six counts of unlawfully transferring a handgun to a juvenile.
Gladman faces a maximum penalty of 10 years’ imprisonment for each count of providing a false statement to acquire a firearm, and one year in federal prison for each count of unlawfully transferring a handgun to a juvenile.
As part of the plea agreement, Gladman has agreed to forfeit eight firearms, which are traceable to the proceeds of the offense. The firearms included a Glock .26 semi-automatic firearm, an FMK 9C1 semi-automatic firearm, a Taurus G3 semi-automatic firearm, two Tara TM-9X semi-automatic firearms, and a Taurus G3C semi-automatic firearm.
This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Tampa Police Department. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Maria Guzman.
Gladman’s case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in communities across the country.
Project Safe Neighborhoods was launched in 2001 as a collaborative effort between law enforcement and community leaders to reduce violent crime and improve public safety. The program focuses on fostering trust and legitimacy in communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence, setting strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring results.
Assistant United States Attorney Suzanne Nebesky is responsible for the forfeiture of the firearms in this case.
Gladman’s sentencing date has not yet been set, but the consequences of his actions could be severe. If convicted on all counts, he could face up to 140 years in federal prison.
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime|Weapons|Public Corruption
- Source: Official Source ↗
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