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United States of America v. Akeem Evans

Date: 07-17-2026

Case Number: 2:25-cr-00202

Judge: David Stewart Cercone

Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania (Allegheny County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: Craig W. Haller

Defendant's Attorney: Turahn Jenkins

Description:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with trafficking fentanyl and cocaine base.

Reported by: Kent Morlan

Akeem Evans, 30, possessed with intent to distribute, and distribute, a quantity of fentanyl on March 13, 2024, and possession with intent to distribute a quantity of cocaine base on September 12, 2024.
Outcome:
The Defendant elected to plead guilty.

The law provides for a maximum sentence of up to 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $1 million, or both on each of the two counts. Under the federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed will be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of United States of America v. Akeem Evans?

The outcome was: The Defendant elected to plead guilty. The law provides for a maximum sentence of up to 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $1 million, or both on each of the two counts. Under the federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed will be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

Which court heard United States of America v. Akeem Evans?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania (Allegheny County), PA. The presiding judge was David Stewart Cercone.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Akeem Evans?

Plaintiff's attorney: Craig W. Haller. Defendant's attorney: Turahn Jenkins.

When was United States of America v. Akeem Evans decided?

This case was decided on July 17, 2026.