February
28, 2007 - Patrick
L. Meehan, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania,
today announced the filing of a two-count information* charging David Waight
with conspiracy to distribute one kilogram or more of phencyclidine (“PCP”)
and possession with intent to
distribute one kilogram or more of phencyclidine (“PCP”). The
indictment results from an investigation by the United States Postal Inspectors,
with the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The information
also seeks criminal forfeiture of drug proceeds and facilitating property.
If convicted of the offenses charged, the defendant face the following maximum
penalties: life imprisonment, a mandatory minimum term of 20 years imprisonment,
lifetime supervised release, at least 10 years supervised release, a fine of
$16,000,000 and a special assessment of $200.
This case was the result of an investigation by the United States Postal Inspection Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
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DEFENDANT |
ADDRESS |
AGE [Date of Birth] |
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David Waight |
Wayne, Pennsylvania |
age 41 |
The case has been assigned to Assistant United States Attorney Joseph T. Labrum, III.
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UNITED
STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE EASTERN DISTRICT, PENNSYLVANIA Suite 1250, 615 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 |
Contact: RICH MANIERI Media Contact 215.861.8525 |
*An Indictment or Information is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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