PITTSBURGH, Penn. – A Pittsburgh man has pleaded guilty to violating federal firearms law by attempting to purchase a gun despite being a convicted felon.
38-year-old George Sotiris Vlastos admitted to making false statements on a Firearms Transaction Record (ATF Form 4473) in an attempt to acquire a firearm.
Federal law prohibits convicted felons from possessing firearms or ammunition.
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Vlastos entered his guilty plea before United States District Judge Cathy Bissoon. He faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. His sentencing is scheduled for April 2, 2025.
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