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Date: 10-12-2018
Case Style:
Unites States of America v. Antonio Shaw
Case Number: 2:18-cr-00147-HB
Judge:
Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Mark Miller
Defendant's Attorney: Ross Thompson - FPD
Description:
Philadelphia, PA - Philadelphia Man Convicted at Trial of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon
Antonio Shaw, 31, of Philadelphia, PA, was found guilty by a jury of one count of assault with a dangerous weapon.
On October 27, 2017, the defendant was an inmate at the Federal Detention Center in Philadelphia. The government introduced evidence at trial that the defendant was involved in a previous incident concerning a second inmate. Based on the previous incident, a third inmate attempted to grab the defendant and pull him into a cell to fight, but the defendant broke free and ran away. A short time later, after lying in wait a short distance from the cell, the defendant rushed the third inmate from his blind side and repeatedly stabbed and slashed him with a sharp object. The third inmate suffered 11 separate stab and slash wounds.
“The same laws apply inside and outside of prison,” said U.S. Attorney McSwain. “The defendant clearly has no respect for the law or the safety of others. If you assault another individual, whether out on the street or at the Federal Detention Center, we can and will hold you accountable for your crime.”
“Incarcerated prisoners cannot be allowed to engage in violent behavior with impunity,” said Michael T. Harpster, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Philadelphia Division. “Maintaining a safe environment for federal inmates and the Bureau of Prisons personnel responsible for them is essential to the operation of FDC Philadelphia, and the integrity of the justice system.”
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Charge:
18:113(a)(3) - ASSAULT WITH A DANGEROUS WEAPON, WITH INTENT TO DO BODILY HARM
(1)
Outcome: 10/11/2018 37 Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE HARVEY BARTLE, III in Courtroom 16A: CRIMINAL JURY TRIAL - DAY 2 as to ANTONIO SHAW held on 10/10/2018. Govt's case continues. Witnesses are sworn and testify. Govt rests. Deft's case commences. Deft rests. Closing arguments. Judge's charge to the jury. Jury deliberations commence. Court Reporter: ESR.(tomg, ) (Entered: 10/11/2018)
10/11/2018 38 Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE HARVEY BARTLE, III in Courtroom 16A: JURY TRIAL - DAY 3 as to ANTONIO SHAW (1) held on 10/11/2018. Jury deliberations continue. Jury verdict. The jury finds the deft GUILTY of Count 1 of the indictment. PSR ordered. Sentencing to be scheduled. Court Reporter: ESR.(tomg, ) (Entered: 10/11/2018)
10/11/2018 39 Verdict Form as to ANTONIO SHAW.(tomg, ) (Entered: 10/11/2018)
10/11/2018 40 ORDER THAT THE CLERK OF COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA BE AND SHE IS HEREBY DIRECTED TO FURNISH REFRESHMENTS FOR 12 JURORS AND 2 ALTERNATES ENGAGED IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED CASE ON 10/9/2018. 10/10/2018 AND 10/11/2018. Signed by HONORABLE HARVEY BARTLE, III on 10/11/2018.10/11/2018 Entered. (tomg, ) (Entered: 10/11/2018)
10/11/2018 41 CJA 20 AS TO ANTONIO SHAW APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY for witness. Signed by HONORABLE HARVEY BARTLE, III on 10/5/2018.10/11/2018 Entered. (tomg, ) (Entered: 10/11/2018)
Guilt
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