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Williamson County Court at Law Judge Indicted for Firearm Violations
Austin, TX – In a shocking turn of events, a federal grand jury has indicted Williamson County Court at Law Judge Timothy L. Wright, III, on various firearm violations and making false statements to a government agent.
According to Acting United States Attorney Richard L. Durbin, Jr., the nine-count indictment alleges that between June 1, 2014, and February 24, 2015, Wright sold firearms on three occasions to a person he knew or had reasonable cause to believe was a convicted felon; aided, abetted and facilitated the smuggling and attempted smuggling of firearms from the United States; and made a false statement during the purchase of a firearm.
In addition, the indictment alleges that Wright made false statements on two occasions to a government agent about creating false paperwork and selling firearms to a convicted felon.
Wright, age 70, has been the judge of Williamson County Court at Law # 2 since January 2, 2003. Upon conviction, he faces up to ten years of imprisonment on each firearm charge and up to five years of imprisonment on each count alleging false statement to a government agent.
The indictment resulted from an investigation conducted by agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and Homeland Security Investigations with assistance from the Internal Revenue Service and the Texas Department of Public Safety. Assistant United States Attorney Michael Galdo is prosecuting this case on behalf of the Government.
An indictment is merely a charge and should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Wright’s indictment sends a strong message that those in positions of power will be held accountable for their actions. The case highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in our justice system.
Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Public Corruption|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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