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You are subscribed to USAO - Florida, Middle news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Convicted Felon Sentenced To Over Nine Years In Prison For Possession Of A Firearm 11/24/2025 07:00 AM EST Jacksonville, Florida – U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan has sentenced Mar'keise Bates (31, Jacksonville) to nine years and two months in federal prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Bates pleaded guilty on August 20, 2025.  Bahamian National Indicted For Illegal Voting, Passport Fraud, And False Claim Of United States Citizenship To Obtain State Benefits 11/24/2025 07:00 AM EST Tampa, Florida –United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces the unsealing of an indictment charging Rochelle Deborah Johnson (65, The Bahamas) with illegal voting, passport fraud, and false claim of United States citizenship to obtain state benefits. If convicted, Johnson faces a maximum penalty of 35 years in federal prison. Sanford Cocaine Trafficker Convicted Of Firearms And Drug Charges 11/24/2025 07:00 AM EST Orlando, Florida – United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces that a federal jury has found Terrence Denard Perkins (45, Sanford) guilty of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Perkins faces a minimum penalty of 20 years, up to life, in federal prison. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for February 4, 2026. Perkins was indicted on January 8, 2025.

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