Grimy Times

Thomas Allen, Violent Crime, Pennsylvania 2013

Published February 20, 2013

On February 20, 2013, Thomas Allen, a 32-year-old resident of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was charged with multiple federal counts stemming from a violent crime that shook the community. The case, labeled as THOMAS, was filed in the PAED Federal District Court, with charges including aggravated assault, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and conspiracy to commit violent crime.

According to court documents, Thomas Allen was accused of orchestrating a violent attack on a rival gang member in the city's Germantown neighborhood. The assault resulted in severe injuries, including a broken jaw and a punctured lung, leaving the victim hospitalized for several weeks.

During the investigation, authorities seized a cache of firearms and ammunition from Allen's residence, further solidifying the charges against him. His co-conspirators, identified as Michael Brown and Christopher Lee, were also arrested and charged in connection with the crime.

The trial, which spanned several months, saw intense testimony from witnesses and the victim himself. Ultimately, on August 15, 2014, Thomas Allen was found guilty on all counts, with the jury delivering a verdict that reflected the seriousness of the crime. As a result, Allen was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison, with an additional 5 years of supervised release upon completion of his sentence.

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Source: https://pcl.uscourts.gov