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Offices of the United States Attorneys   You are subscribed to USAO - Florida, Middle news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Man Known As "The Monkey Whisperer" And His Brother Indicted For The Illegal Trafficking Of Monkeys 11/15/2024 07:00 AM EST Tampa, Florida –United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the  return by a grand jury of an indictment charging Jimmy Wayne Hammonds a/k/a "The Monkey Whisperer," (61, Parrish) and Johnny D-Lane Hammonds (59, St. Petersburg), with conspiracy to violate the Lacey Act and Lacey Act trafficking. If convicted on all counts, Jimmy Hammonds and Johnny Hammonds each face a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison.   Homosassa Man Indicted For Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material 11/15/2024 07:00 AM EST Ocala, FL – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging John Hill (40, Homosassa) with possession of child sexual abuse material. If convicted, Hill faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison.  Ocala Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty To Illegal Possession Of A Firearm And Ammunition 11/15/2024 07:00 AM EST Ocala, Florida –United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Alan Ellis Gillespie, Jr. (31, Ocala) has pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm and ammunition affecting commerce by a convicted felon. Gillespie faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set. You have received this e-mail because you have asked to be notified of changes to the Offices of the United States Attorneys website. GovDelivery is providing this service on behalf of the Executive Office for United States Attorneys, Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW · Washington, DC 20530 · 202-514-2000 and may not use your subscription information for any other purposes. Manage your Subscriptions | Department of Justice Privacy Policy  | GovDelivery Privacy Policy Follow the Offices of the United States Attorneys on Twitter: @USAttorneys