Statement Of Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet BhararaOn The Verdict In United States v. James Rosemond And Rodney Johnson
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, March 7, 2014
“We are gratified that the jury reached a unanimous verdict finding Rodney Johnson guilty of narcotics distribution and possession of firearms in connection with a drug conspiracy. As for the charges on which the jury was not able to reach a unanimous verdict, the Government’s contention remains that James Rosemond and Rodney Johnson are responsible for the murder of Lowell Fletcher. We are currently considering our options with respect to a retrial.”
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