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NEW ORLEANS MAN INDICTED ON FEDERAL DRUG CHARGES
April 4, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JERMAINE ZENO, 21, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, was charged in a three count indictment by a Federal Grand Jury for possession with the intent to distribute Heroin, possession with the intent to distribute heroin on HUD property and possession of more than five (5) grams of crack cocaine announced U. S. Attorney Jim Letten today.
If convicted, ZENO faces a term of imprisonment of not more than twenty (20) years, a fine of $1 million and at least three (3) years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment on Count 1; a maximum term of imprisonment of forty (40) years, a fine of $2 million and at least six (6) years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment on Count 2; a term of imprisonment of not less than five (5) years and not more twenty (20) years, a fine of at least $1,000.00 and not more than three (3) years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment on Count.
U. S. Attorney Letten reiterated that the indictment is merely a charge an that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
This case was investigated by Agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. This case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Abe McGull of the Violent Crime Unit.
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