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United States of America v. Arquan Butler aka Easy
Date: 04-04-2025
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Judge: Lawrence J. Vilardo
Court: The United States District Court for the Western District of New York
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Buffalo, New York
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BuffU.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Arquan Butler aka Easy, 26, of Buffalo, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo to narcotics conspiracy, which carries a mandatory minimum penalty of five years in prison, a maximum of 40 years, and a fine up to $5,000,000.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Louis A. Testani, who is handling the case, stated that between May 9 and July 5, 2023, Butler conspired with his brother and co-defendant Jahaun Butler to sell fentanyl and crack cocaine. During the course of the conspiracy, they sold approximately 72 grams of fentanyl and approximately two grams of crack cocaine to an individual working with law enforcement on 10 occasions.
Jahaun Butler was previously convicted and sentenced to serve 41 months in prison.
The plea is the result of an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Frank A. Tarentino III, New York Field Division, the New York State Police, under the direction of Major Amie Feroleto, and the Amherst Police Department, under the direction of Chief Scott Chamberlin.
Sentencing is scheduled for August 4, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. before Judge Vilardo.
alo man pleads guilty to narcotics conspiracy
Buffalo, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with a narcotics conspiracy
BuffU.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Arquan Butler aka Easy, 26, of Buffalo, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo to narcotics conspiracy, which carries a mandatory minimum penalty of five years in prison, a maximum of 40 years, and a fine up to $5,000,000.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Louis A. Testani, who is handling the case, stated that between May 9 and July 5, 2023, Butler conspired with his brother and co-defendant Jahaun Butler to sell fentanyl and crack cocaine. During the course of the conspiracy, they sold approximately 72 grams of fentanyl and approximately two grams of crack cocaine to an individual working with law enforcement on 10 occasions.
Jahaun Butler was previously convicted and sentenced to serve 41 months in prison.
The plea is the result of an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Frank A. Tarentino III, New York Field Division, the New York State Police, under the direction of Major Amie Feroleto, and the Amherst Police Department, under the direction of Chief Scott Chamberlin.
Sentencing is scheduled for August 4, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. before Judge Vilardo.
alo man pleads guilty to narcotics conspiracy
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Arquan Butler aka Easy?
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Which court heard United States of America v. Arquan Butler aka Easy?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Western District of New York, NY. The presiding judge was Lawrence J. Vilardo.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Arquan Butler aka Easy?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Buffalo, New York. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Buffalo, New York Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Arquan Butler aka Easy decided?
This case was decided on April 4, 2025.