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United States of America v. Amer Taisir Zghailat Qaralleh

Date: 07-03-2026

Case Number: 1:26-cr-00002

Judge: Leonie M. Brinkema

Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (Fairfax County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: Nicholas Allan Durham and Robert Strange

Defendant's Attorney:


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Description:
Alexandria, Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with knowing receipt and possession of a firearm not registered in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record.
Outcome:
Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema:Jury Trial as to Amer Tasir Zghailat Qaralleh cont'd on 6/25/2026. US appeared through: Nicholas Durham and Robert Strange. Deft appeared w/counsel Brittany Davidson and Todd Richman. Jury continued deliberations. The jury returned to the courtroom w/verdicts of Guilty on Counts 1 and 3, and Not Guilty on Count 2. Jury Polled and excused. Defendant referred to PO for PSIR and Sentencing set for 10/6/2026 at 09:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 700 before District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema. Post trial motions to be filed within 30 days, responses to be filed within 2 weeks after. Deft cont'd on present bond with added conditions that he cooperate with PO for preparation of PSIR and appear as scheduled to appear on 10/6/26 for sentencing.(Court Reporter: S. Wallace)(tarm) (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/25/2026: # 1 Govt's Witness List, # 2 Govt's Exhibit List, # 3 Deft's Witness List, # 4 Deft's Exhibit List, # 5 Govt Exhibit Index for Jury, # 6 Deft's Exhibit Index for Jury, # 7 Jury Questions) (tarm). (Attachment 7 replaced on 6/25/2026) (tarm, ). (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/26/2026: # 9 Jury Note) (tarm). (Entered: 06/25/2026).

A jury found the defendant guilt.
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What was the outcome of United States of America v. Amer Taisir Zghailat Qaralleh?

The outcome was: Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema:Jury Trial as to Amer Tasir Zghailat Qaralleh cont'd on 6/25/2026. US appeared through: Nicholas Durham and Robert Strange. Deft appeared w/counsel Brittany Davidson and Todd Richman. Jury continued deliberations. The jury returned to the courtroom w/verdicts of Guilty on Counts 1 and 3, and Not Guilty on Count 2. Jury Polled and excused. Defendant referred to PO for PSIR and Sentencing set for 10/6/2026 at 09:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 700 before District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema. Post trial motions to be filed within 30 days, responses to be filed within 2 weeks after. Deft cont'd on present bond with added conditions that he cooperate with PO for preparation of PSIR and appear as scheduled to appear on 10/6/26 for sentencing.(Court Reporter: S. Wallace)(tarm) (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/25/2026: # 1 Govt's Witness List, # 2 Govt's Exhibit List, # 3 Deft's Witness List, # 4 Deft's Exhibit List, # 5 Govt Exhibit Index for Jury, # 6 Deft's Exhibit Index for Jury, # 7 Jury Questions) (tarm). (Attachment 7 replaced on 6/25/2026) (tarm, ). (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/26/2026: # 9 Jury Note) (tarm). (Entered: 06/25/2026). A jury found the defendant guilt.

Which court heard United States of America v. Amer Taisir Zghailat Qaralleh?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (Fairfax County), VA. The presiding judge was Leonie M. Brinkema.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Amer Taisir Zghailat Qaralleh?

Plaintiff's attorney: Nicholas Allan Durham and Robert Strange. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Alexandria Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.

When was United States of America v. Amer Taisir Zghailat Qaralleh decided?

This case was decided on July 3, 2026.