Haven Patterson, 42, of New Orleans, has been indicted on charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Simpson.
The indictment, issued on March 13, 2025, alleges that Patterson intentionally possessed two firearms: a Smith & Wesson SD40, 40 caliber semi-automatic handgun, loaded with ammunition, and a Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard 380, .380 caliber semi-automatic handgun, also loaded with ammunition.
As a convicted felon, Patterson is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition under federal law.
If convicted, Patterson faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, up to three years of supervised release, and a mandatory special assessment fee of $100.
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Acting U.S. Attorney Simpson emphasized that the indictment is merely an accusation and that Patterson is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) conducted the investigation, and Assistant United States Attorney Chandra Menon of the Public Integrity Unit is prosecuting the case.
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