Tamoshion Rucker, a 26-year-old former U.S. Army enlistee, has pleaded guilty to selling stolen government property, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Rucker attempted to sell Image Intensifier Tubes (IITs) for personal gain.
Rucker previously served in the U.S. Army from 2018 to 2022 as a radio and communications security repairer and was a former member of the U.S. Army Reserves. He agreed to sell five IITs for $3,000, and later exchanged the remaining 50 IITs for an additional $32,000.
Authorities detained Rucker after he posted the stolen IITs for sale on eBay in December 2022. The IITs, manufactured to fulfill government contracts, are not available or authorized for sale to the public. Their disposal requires demilitarization and hazardous waste guidelines, and they cannot be resold or transferred after use.
The total estimated value of the recovered IITs exceeds $103,000. Rucker faces up to 10 years in federal prison and a possible $250,000 maximum fine. U.S. District Judge David Hittner accepted the plea and has set sentencing for August 8.
The investigation was conducted by the FBI and Army Criminal Investigative Division, with assistance from the Texas Department of Public Safety. Assistant U.S. Attorney Carolyn Ferko is prosecuting the case.
Rucker was permitted to remain on bond pending sentencing. His actions reveal a disturbing disregard for the security and integrity of sensitive military technology. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates on Rucker’s sentencing and any further developments.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Weapons|White Collar Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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