Tracy Morgan, Cocaine Trafficking, Louisiana 2021

New Orleans, LA – In a shocking turn of events, Tracy Morgan, a 51-year-old resident of LaPlace, Louisiana, pleaded guilty to multiple federal charges related to cocaine trafficking.

According to court documents, in August 2019, Morgan transported money from Louisiana to Texas to pay for 10 kilograms of cocaine hydrochloride, which she then transported to Louisiana where she was subsequently stopped and arrested by law enforcement.

Morgan pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of cocaine hydrochloride, as well as interstate and foreign travel or transportation in aid of racketeering.

The Honorable District Court Judge Mary Ann Vial Lemmon will sentence Morgan on March 17, 2022. In Count One, Morgan faces a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of five years and a maximum of forty years imprisonment, a fine of up to $5,000,000.00, a period of supervised release of at least four years, and a mandatory special assessment fee of $100.00.

For Count Two, Morgan faces a maximum sentence of up to four years imprisonment, a fine up to $250,000.00, a period of supervised release up to five years, and a mandatory special assessment fee of $100.00.

The case was investigated by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office. Assistant United States Attorney Bayonle Osundare is prosecuting the matter.

Morgan’s guilty plea is a significant victory for law enforcement and a reminder of the severe consequences of engaging in cocaine trafficking. As the investigation continues, it is clear that Morgan played a key role in the conspiracy, transporting large quantities of cocaine across state lines.

The sentencing hearing for Morgan is scheduled for March 17, 2022, at which time she will face the consequences of her actions. In the meantime, the U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to work tirelessly to bring justice to those who engage in cocaine trafficking and other serious crimes.

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