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United States of America v. Marcus “Slim” McKinney
Date: 08-20-2026
Case Number: 2:24-cr-20031
Judge: Colin Stirling Bruce
Court: United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois (Champaign Count)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Eugene L Miller, Timothy Sullivan
Defendant's Attorney: Biran Hiatt and Hannah Garst
21:841A=CD.F CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - SELL, DISTRIBUTE, OR DISPENSE - On or about June 20, 2024 in Sangamon County, in the CDIL, the Defendant, DISTRIBUTIOIN OF METHAMPHETAMINE in violation of Title 21 USC Sec 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(A)(viii).
21:841A=CD.F CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - SELL, DISTRIBUTE, OR DISPENSE - On or about June 26, 2024 in Sangamon County, in the CDIL, the Defendant, POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE in violation of Title 21 USC Sec 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(A)(viii).
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21:841A=CD.F CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - SELL, DISTRIBUTE, OR DISPENSE - On or about June 26, 2024 in Sangamon County, in the CDIL, the Defendant, POSSESSION OF COCAINE WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE in violation of Title 21 USC Sec 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(B)(ii).
21:846=CD.F CONSPIRACY TO DISTRIBUTE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- On or about April 6, 2023, and continuing through at least June 27, 2024, in Vermillion and Sangamon County, in the CDIL, the Defendant, knowingly and intentionally conspire with others to possess with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin and fentanyl, and the conspiracy resulted in death and serious bodily injury. All in violation of Title 21 USC Sec 846 and 841(a)(1)(C) and Title 18 USC Sec 2
21:856=CD.F CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - SELL/DISTRIBUTE/DISPENSE - On or about April 6, 2023, and on or about June 6, 2023, in Vermillion County, in CDIL, the Defendant, unlawfully and knoingly rented used and maintained a place for the purpose of distributing and using controlled substances in violation of Title 21 USC SEC 856(a)(1).
21:856=CD.F CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - SELL/DISTRIBUTE/DISPENSE - On or about July 21, 2023, and on or about September 13, 2023, in Vermillion County, in CDIL, the Defendant unlawfully and knowingly rented, used and maintained a place for the purpose of distributing and using controlled substances in violation of Title 21 USC SEC 856(a)(1).
18:1512K.F TAMPERING WITH WITNESS, VICTIM, OR AN INFORMANT - On or about August 19, 2023, and continuing through August 20, 2023, in Vermillion County, in CDIL, the Defendant, CONSPIRACY TO ENGAGE IN MISLEADING CONDUCT - All in violation of Title 18 USC Sec 1512(k), 1512(b)(3) and 2
18:1512B.F - INTIMIDATION OR FORCE AGAINST WITNESS - On or about January 28, 2025, in Vermillion County, in CDIL, the Defendants - WITNESS TAMPERING -All in violation of Title 18 USC Sec 1512(B)(1).
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Marcus “Slim” McKinney?
The outcome was: Defendant was committed to the custody of the BOP for a term of life. Said term shall consist of life on each of Counts 1ss, 2ss and 4ss, 40 years on Count 3ss and 240 months on Counts 5ss-8ss, all counts to be served concurrently. Following release from custody, defendant shall serve a 10 year term of supervised release. Said term shall consist of 10 years on each of Counts 1ss and 2ss; 8 years on Count 3ss; 6 years on Count 4ss; and 3 years on each of Counts 5ss, 6ss, 7ss, and 8ss, all to be served concurrently. $800 Special Assessment is imposed.
Which court heard United States of America v. Marcus “Slim” McKinney?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois (Champaign Count), IL. The presiding judge was Colin Stirling Bruce.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Marcus “Slim” McKinney?
Plaintiff's attorney: Eugene L Miller, Timothy Sullivan. Defendant's attorney: Biran Hiatt and Hannah Garst.
When was United States of America v. Marcus “Slim” McKinney decided?
This case was decided on August 20, 2026.