A federal grand jury has indicted Marty Dwayne Beasley, 48, of Hackleburg, Alabama, for allegedly possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona.
The indictment, filed in U.S. District Court, states that on March 12, 2024, Beasley unlawfully possessed a Jennings .22 caliber pistol. Due to previous felony convictions, Beasley is prohibited from owning or possessing firearms.
Beasley's prior felony convictions include sexual abuse in the first degree (November 29, 2018), attempted unlawful manufacturing and attempted possession of a controlled substance (August 4, 2010), theft of property (February 1, 2006) in Franklin County Circuit Court, and unlawful manufacturing of a controlled substance (August 6, 2010) in Lauderdale County Circuit Court.
The case was investigated by the FBI and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Sara M. Judah is handling the prosecution.
"An indictment contains only charges. Defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty," according to the statement.
