Pittsburgh Man Charged with Escaping Federal Custody

PITTSBURGH, PA – A resident of Pittsburgh, PA, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on a charge of violating federal custody laws, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.

The one-count Indictment named De’Angelo King, 24, as the sole defendant.

According to the Indictment, King is alleged to have escaped from federal custody on November 16, 2020.

The law provides for a maximum total sentence of five years in prison, a fine of $250,000 or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

Assistant United States Attorney Douglas C. Maloney is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.

The United States Marshals Service conducted the investigation leading to the Indictment in this case.

An indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.