Orleans Parish Man Indicted For Bank Robbery

NEW ORLEANS, LA – JUAN K. SIMPSON (“SIMPSON”), age 30, of New Orleans, was indicted for bank robbery, a violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2113(a), announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.

According to the indictment, on November 25, 2024, SIMPSON robbed a Capital One Bank located on South Claiborne Avenue, in New Orleans. If convicted, SIMPSON faces up to twenty (20) years imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000.00, and up to three (3) years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment.  SIMPSON also faces payment of a $100 mandatory special assessment fee.

United States Attorney Evans reiterated that the indictment is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

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