NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser announced that
GEORGE CARTER, age 63 of New Orleans, pled guilty Thursday, June 27, 2019 to
conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute more than one
kilogram of heroin.
According to court documents, CARTER and others conspired to
distribute and to possess with intent to distribute one hundred grams or more
of heroin.
CARTER faces a minimum term of imprisonment of five years
and a maximum term of forty years of imprisonment. A fine of up to $5,000,000 may also be
imposed or the greater of twice the gross gain to the defendant or twice the
gross loss to any person. CARTER will be
placed on supervised release after imprisonment for a period of not less than
four years. Additionally, a $100 special
assessment fee will be assessed. U.S.
District Court Judge Ashe set sentencing for October 3, 2019.
U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser praised the work of the
Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the
New Orleans Police Department in investigating this matter. Assistant United
States Attorneys Jonathan L. Shih and Maria M. Carboni are in charge of the
prosecution.
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