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FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2008                                          ACTING PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
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SAN ANTONIO MAN CONVICTED OF DISTRIBUTING COCAINE

(Beaumont, TX)  A 44-year-old San Antonio man has been found guilty and convicted of possession with intent to distribute over 50 grams of "crack” cocaine.  A federal jury convicted REGINALD STANLY STROTHER late yesterday.

        According to information presented in court, Strother was suspected of possessing with intent to distribute fifty grams or more of a Schedule II control substance, namely crack cocaine.

        The guilty verdict was returned late yesterday afternoon after a three day trial before United States District Judge Marcia Crone.  The jury deliberated about two hours before reaching their verdict.

        Strother faces up to life in federal prison and a fine of up to $4 million.  A sentencing date has not been set.
        The case was investigated by the Orange County Sheriff's Office and was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney John A. Craft and David H. Henderson.
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