Birmingham, Alabama – In a shocking turn of events, a federal grand jury has charged convicted felon Randy Hasan Abdurrahim, 36, of Birmingham, with being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession with the intent to distribute a controlled substance. The two-count indictment filed in U.S. District Court charges Abdurrahim with the illegal possession of a Smith & Wesson .380 pistol in Jefferson County in April 2021, as well as possession with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine and containing a detectable amount of fentanyl in Jefferson County in September 2021.
The maximum penalty for being a felon in possession of a firearm is 10 years in prison, and the maximum penalty for possession with the intent to distribute a controlled substance is 20 years in prison. The ATF investigated the case, along with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Birmingham Police Department, and Anniston Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Darius Greene is prosecuting the case.
An indictment contains only charges. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. The public is urged to remain vigilant in reporting any suspicious activity to the authorities.
Randy Hasan Abdurrahim
Defendant Real Full Name: Randy Hasan Abdurrahim
Exact Criminal Charges: Being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession with the intent to distribute a controlled substance
City and State: Birmingham, Alabama
Exact Date with Month/Day/Year: April 2021 and September 2021
Sentence or Outcome: Currently pending
Dollar Amounts: None
Randy Hasan Abdurrahim is expected to face a judge soon to answer to these serious charges. The community is awaiting the outcome of this case and hopes for justice to be served.
The public is reminded that a conviction is not guaranteed and that the defendant is innocent until proven guilty. This is an ongoing investigation, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
In related news, the ATF has increased its presence in the community to address the growing concern of firearm and drug-related crimes. The public is urged to report any suspicious activity to the authorities immediately.
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Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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