An Information was filed charging Jelani Christmas, 30, of Philadelphia, PA, with being a felon in possession of three firearms, ammunition and a large capacity magazine, announced United States Attorney Zane David Memeger.
If convicted the defendants face a maximum possible sentence of ten years imprisonment and $250,000 fine.
The case was investigated by the ATF, and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Alicia M. Freind.
An Indictment, Information or Criminal Complaint is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys