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United States of America v. Imani Jovianna Franco, a/k/a Chula, a/k/a Jo

Date: 08-25-2025

Case Number: 23-cr-00092

Judge: James C. Dever III

Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina (New Hanover County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Wilimington

Defendant's Attorney:

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Description:
Wilmington, North Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to commit sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1594(c).



Outcome:
The Defendant was sentenced to 144 months imprisonment with recommendations made to run concurrent to sentence in Onslow County case 22cr267424; 5 years supervised release with special conditions; no fine; $100 special assessment; restitution deferred for 60 days.



Affirmed on appeal.
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What was the outcome of United States of America v. Imani Jovianna Franco, a/k/a ...?

The outcome was: The Defendant was sentenced to 144 months imprisonment with recommendations made to run concurrent to sentence in Onslow County case 22cr267424; 5 years supervised release with special conditions; no fine; $100 special assessment; restitution deferred for 60 days. Affirmed on appeal.

Which court heard United States of America v. Imani Jovianna Franco, a/k/a ...?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina (New Hanover County), NC. The presiding judge was James C. Dever III.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Imani Jovianna Franco, a/k/a ...?

Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Wilimington. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Wilmington Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.

When was United States of America v. Imani Jovianna Franco, a/k/a ... decided?

This case was decided on August 25, 2025.