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United States of America v. Aaric Murray and Richard Kirkland Johnson
Date: 05-02-2023
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Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia (Harrison County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States Attorney’s Office in Clarksburg
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Clarksburg, West Virginia criminal defense lawyers represented Defendants charged with conspiracy to sell large quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine in the Morgantown area.
Aaric Murray, 33, of Morgantown West Virginia, and Richard Kirkland Johnson, 26, of Detroit, Michigan, were found guilty of multiple charges during a trial in September 2022.
According to trial testimony, officers were called to Murray's home on reports of a hostage situation. Upon arrival, officers determined there wasn't a threat but found evidence of a drug operation. A subsequent search of the home found crack cocaine, methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and two firearms with ammunition. Murray and Johnson had thousands of dollars in cash during the initial search, as well as communications on their cell phones of recent drug deals.
Chief U.S. District Judge Thomas S. Kleeh heard evidence today of Murray's extensive criminal history, including more than 40 interactions with law enforcement since 2012.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives and the Mon Metro Drug Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, investigated the case.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Zelda Wesley and Clayton Reid prosecuted the case on behalf of the government.
Aaric Murray, 33, of Morgantown West Virginia, and Richard Kirkland Johnson, 26, of Detroit, Michigan, were found guilty of multiple charges during a trial in September 2022.
According to trial testimony, officers were called to Murray's home on reports of a hostage situation. Upon arrival, officers determined there wasn't a threat but found evidence of a drug operation. A subsequent search of the home found crack cocaine, methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and two firearms with ammunition. Murray and Johnson had thousands of dollars in cash during the initial search, as well as communications on their cell phones of recent drug deals.
Chief U.S. District Judge Thomas S. Kleeh heard evidence today of Murray's extensive criminal history, including more than 40 interactions with law enforcement since 2012.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives and the Mon Metro Drug Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, investigated the case.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Zelda Wesley and Clayton Reid prosecuted the case on behalf of the government.
Outcome:
Murray was sentenced to 170 months in prison and Johnson to 147 months in prison.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Aaric Murray and Richard Kirk...?
The outcome was: Murray was sentenced to 170 months in prison and Johnson to 147 months in prison.
Which court heard United States of America v. Aaric Murray and Richard Kirk...?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia (Harrison County), WV.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Aaric Murray and Richard Kirk...?
Plaintiff's attorney: United States Attorney’s Office in Clarksburg. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Clarksburg Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Aaric Murray and Richard Kirk... decided?
This case was decided on May 2, 2023.