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United States of America v. Kalen Thompson
Date: 05-23-2025
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Judge: Sheryl H. Lipman
Court: The United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Memphis
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Memphis Man Sentenced to Over Three Years of Federal Imprisonment for Possession of a Glock Switch
A federal judge has sentenced Kalen Thompson, 25, to 40 months in federal prison for possession of a machine gun. Joseph C. Murphy, Jr., Interim United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, announced the sentence today.
According to the information presented in court, on September 15, 2023, detectives with the Memphis Police Department went to an address in Memphis looking for a robbery suspect. They encountered Thompson under the carport area in possession of a 9mm Glock pistol with a conversion device ("switchâ€) attached, which made the firearm fully automatic. Officers ran the serial number of the weapon and determined Thompson had stolen the firearm in January 2023 and added the conversion device.
In February 2025, Thompson pled guilty to unlawful possession of a machine gun. On May 22, 2025, Chief United States District Judge Sheryl H. Lipman sentenced Thompson to 40 months of federal imprisonment, to be followed by three years of supervised release
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. On May 26, 2021, the department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.
This case was investigated by detectives with the Memphis Police Department and Project Safe Neighborhoods.
Assistant United States Attorney Jennifer Musselwhite prosecuted this case on behalf of the government.
Memphis, Tennessee criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession of a Glock Switch
Memphis Man Sentenced to Over Three Years of Federal Imprisonment for Possession of a Glock Switch
A federal judge has sentenced Kalen Thompson, 25, to 40 months in federal prison for possession of a machine gun. Joseph C. Murphy, Jr., Interim United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, announced the sentence today.
According to the information presented in court, on September 15, 2023, detectives with the Memphis Police Department went to an address in Memphis looking for a robbery suspect. They encountered Thompson under the carport area in possession of a 9mm Glock pistol with a conversion device ("switchâ€) attached, which made the firearm fully automatic. Officers ran the serial number of the weapon and determined Thompson had stolen the firearm in January 2023 and added the conversion device.
In February 2025, Thompson pled guilty to unlawful possession of a machine gun. On May 22, 2025, Chief United States District Judge Sheryl H. Lipman sentenced Thompson to 40 months of federal imprisonment, to be followed by three years of supervised release
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. On May 26, 2021, the department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.
This case was investigated by detectives with the Memphis Police Department and Project Safe Neighborhoods.
Assistant United States Attorney Jennifer Musselwhite prosecuted this case on behalf of the government.
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What was the outcome of United States of America v. Kalen Thompson?
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Which court heard United States of America v. Kalen Thompson?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee, TN. The presiding judge was Sheryl H. Lipman.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Kalen Thompson?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Memphis. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Memphis, Tennessee Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Kalen Thompson decided?
This case was decided on May 23, 2025.