PITTSBURGH - Today, the Court unsealed the indictment of a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, charging him with attempting to possess with intent to distribute at least 500 grams of cocaine, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced.
The one-count Indictment, returned on Oct. 25, 2022, named Charles Morris, 56, as the sole defendant.
According to the indictment presented to the court, on Jan. 6, 2022, Morris attempted to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of cocaine.
The law provides for a maximum total sentence of 40 years in prison, a fine of $5 million or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.
Special Assistant United States Attorney Christopher M. Hanrahan is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.
The Department of Homeland Security Investigations conducted the investigation leading to the Indictment in this case.
An indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
