A shocking case of corruption within the walls of a federal prison has come to light with the guilty plea of Stanley Curtis Gillom, 32, to illegally possessing a prohibited object, marijuana.
Gillom, an inmate at United States Penitentiary at Lee County, Virginia, waived his right to be indicted and pled guilty today in District Court to a one-count Information charging him with one count of knowingly possessing a prohibited object, marijuana.
The investigation of the case was conducted by the United States Bureau of Prisons and the Bristol office of the Federal Bureau of Investigations. Assistant United States Attorney Randy Ramseyer prosecuted the case for the United States.
“Those who break the law while inside a federal prison will be held accountable for their actions,” United States Attorney John P. Fishwick Jr. announced today. “Maintaining order and keeping prohibited items, including substances such as marijuana, out of the penitentiary, is imperative to keeping all inmates safe.”
Gillom faces up to five years in prison and a fine of $250,000 at sentencing. The United States Attorney’s Office is committed to upholding the law and maintaining order within our nation’s prisons.
The case serves as a reminder that law enforcement agencies will not tolerate any form of corruption or law-breaking within our prison system. The guilty plea is a significant step towards justice and demonstrates the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions.
The United States Attorney’s Office will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that our prisons are safe and secure environments for all inmates.
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Key Facts
- State: Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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