Kristian Jackson, a 20-year-old Philadelphia resident, was sentenced to eight and a half years in federal prison for his involvement in an armed carjacking that took place in West Philadelphia in September 2024. United States District Judge Juan R. Sánchez handed down the sentence, which also includes five years of supervised release and restitution of $7,400.
Jackson admitted guilt to one count of carjacking and one count of carrying, using, and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence. According to information presented in court, the incident occurred on September 17, 2024. The victim had parked on the 300 block of 62nd Street when approached by three men identified as Legend Hall, Kristian Jackson, and Jalaal Claitt.
The court heard that after the victim refused a request to drive the group somewhere, two of the men displayed handguns and ordered the victim out of the vehicle. The assailants then left with the victim’s black Chevy Malibu, an iPhone 14, and about $500 in cash.
Jackson was charged alongside Hall and Claitt by superseding indictment in April last year. Prosecutors noted that both Hall and Claitt have pleaded guilty to related charges; their sentencing dates are pending. Each faces up to life imprisonment with a mandatory minimum sentence of seven years.
Additionally, Hall and Claitt were charged with another carjacking that took place in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania in October 2024.
The case was investigated by the FBI Philadelphia Violent Crimes Task Force and the Philadelphia Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Robert E. Eckert and Special Assistant United States Attorney Samantha A. Arena are prosecuting.
United States Attorney David Metcalf stated: "This case demonstrates our commitment to holding violent offenders accountable for their actions."
