Orleans Parish Man Guilty of Bank Robbery

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that on April 8, 2025, JUAN K. SIMPSON (“SIMPSON”), age 30, a resident of New Orleans,  pled guilty to bank robbery, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2113(a).  Sentencing is set for July 8, 2025, before  U.S. District Judge Darrel James Papillion.

SIMPSON faces up to twenty (20) years imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000.00,  up to three (3) years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment, and a $100 mandatory special assessment fee.

According to court documents, on November 25, 2024, SIMPSON robbed a Capital One Bank location, in New Orleans.

This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Mary Katherine Kaufman of the General Crimes Unit is in charge of the prosecution.