New Orleans, LA – In a shocking turn of events, three men have been charged with conspiracy to distribute heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine in the Eastern District of Louisiana and elsewhere.
The indictment, unsealed on January 19, 2022, names Sean Martin, age 55, of New Orleans, Sean Esprit, age 26, of New Orleans, and Gene Jackson, age 51, of New Orleans, as the defendants.
According to the indictment, the trio conspired with each other and others to distribute heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine hydrochloride in the Eastern District of Louisiana and elsewhere. Specifically, on November 19, 2019, Martin and Esprit possessed over 1 kilogram of heroin and over 400 grams of fentanyl, as well as a quantity of cocaine hydrochloride.
The indictment also alleges that Martin and Esprit possessed a Smith and Wesson nine-millimeter semiautomatic pistol on that date. If convicted of the drug offenses, Martin faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years, up to life imprisonment, a fine of up to $20,000,000, and at least 10 years of supervised release. Esprit faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years, up to life imprisonment, a fine of up to $10,000,000, and at least 5 years of supervised release. Jackson faces up to 20 years of imprisonment, a fine of up to $1,000,000, and at least 3 years of supervised release.
On the firearms charge, Martin and Esprit face a mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years, up to life imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000, and up to 5 years of supervised release. For each count of the indictment, Martin, Esprit, and Jackson also face payment of a $100 mandatory special assessment fee.
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans reiterated that the indictment is merely an allegation and that the guilt of each defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
This case is being investigated by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Jonathan L. Shih is in charge of the prosecution.
The indictment is a major blow to the city’s ongoing struggle with the opioid epidemic and serves as a reminder of the severe consequences of drug trafficking. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this story and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collor Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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