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United States of America v. Antonio Centrea Leger
Date: 05-26-2023
Case Number: 1:22-cr-00116
Judge: Halil S. Ozerden
Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi (Harrison County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States Attorney’s Office in Gulfport
Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Gulfport Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory
In July of 2021, as part of the investigation into the death of an airman at Keesler Air Force Base, a drug trafficking organization was identified as operating in the sale of counterfeit pills containing fentanyl in Harrison County, Mississippi. As a result of this investigation, Antonio Centrea Leger, ate 25, was identified as a participant, having a leadership role in this drug trafficking organization. Multiple controlled purchases of fentanyl and a search warrant of his residence, which yielded 742 fentanyl tablets, led to Leger's arrest.
Leger was indicted by a federal grand jury on September 7, 2022. He pled guilty on February 15, 2023, to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl.
The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Agency.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Erica Rose.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Antonio Centrea Leger?
The outcome was: Defendant sentenced to BOP for 136 months; 5 years supervised release; $4,000.00 fine; and $100.00 special assessment.
Which court heard United States of America v. Antonio Centrea Leger?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi (Harrison County), MS. The presiding judge was Halil S. Ozerden.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Antonio Centrea Leger?
Plaintiff's attorney: United States Attorney’s Office in Gulfport. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Gulfport Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Antonio Centrea Leger decided?
This case was decided on May 26, 2023.