PITTSBURGH, PA – A resident of Allegheny County has been charged with violating federal firearms laws.
The indictment, brought by Assistant United States Attorney Barbara K. Doolittle, charges Sean Marcus Talley, 21, with one count of violating federal firearms laws.
According to the indictment, on or about January 28, 2020, Sean Marcus Talley, a convicted felon, possessed a firearm and ammunition. Federal law prohibits a convicted felon from possessing a firearm.
The law provides for a maximum total sentence of not more than 10 years in prison, a fine of not more than $250,000.00 or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.
Sean Marcus Talley, a resident of Tarentum, PA, is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The investigation was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the New Kensington Police Department.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, an evidence-based program that aims to reduce violent crime. Through this program, a broad spectrum of stakeholders work together to identify and address violent crime problems in the community.
An indictment is an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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