New Orleans Man Charged with Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm
NEW ORLEANS – Renaldo Ruffin, age 29, of New Orleans, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for violating the Federal Gun Control Act.
According to the indictment, Ruffin possessed a Glock Model 23, .40 caliber semiautomatic handgun on or about August 30, 2020.
Specifically, Ruffin was charged with one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1).
If convicted of this charge, Ruffin faces a maximum sentence of up to 10 years of imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000, and up to 3 years of supervised release.
Ruffin must also pay a $100 mandatory special assessment fee.
The case is being prosecuted as part of the joint federal, state, and local Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Program, the centerpiece of the violent crime reduction efforts. PSN is an evidence-based program proven to be effective at reducing violent crime.
This case is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Louisiana State Police. Assistant United States Attorney Jonathan L. Shih is in charge of the prosecution.
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans reiterated that the indictment is merely an allegation and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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