CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Cody Tyler Layman of Terra Alta, West Virginia, pled guilty to providing an inmate with marijuana, Acting United States Attorney Betsy Steinfeld Jividen, announced.
Layman, age 32, pled guilty to one count of “Introduction of a Prohibited Object - Marijuana." Layman admitted to providing an inmate with marijuana at the United States Penitentiary Hazelton on Aug. 27, 2016.
Layman resigned from his position at the USP during the investigation.
Layman faces up to five years and a fine of up to $250,000. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed will be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew R. Cogar is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The Department of Justice, Office of Inspector General investigated.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael John Aloi presided.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
