Henry C. Leventis, the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee, has announced charges against Kenneth Moore, 45, of Clarksville, Tennessee, for his involvement in a series of violent crimes. Moore faces allegations of robbing three women, using a firearm during the crimes, and illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
According to official documents, Moore is accused of setting up dates with women between October 2023 and February 2024, during which he allegedly robbed, raped, and assaulted them, using a pistol to inflict further harm. Each incident resulted in the victims requiring medical treatment at local hospitals.
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Moore was apprehended by the Clarksville Police Department on February 29, 2024. A federal grand jury indicted him on July 17, 2024, and he made his initial federal court appearance in Nashville on August 16, 2024.
The charges against Moore carry severe penalties. The weapon-related offenses alone could result in a mandatory minimum sentence of 7 years and potentially life in prison. The robbery charges could lead to up to 20 years, and the firearm possession charge could result in up to 15 years in prison. Additionally, if classified as an armed career criminal, Moore could face between 15 years and life in prison.
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The investigation into Moore’s alleged crimes was conducted jointly by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Clarksville Police Department, with Assistant U.S. Attorneys Kathryn Risinger and Monica R. Morrison leading the prosecution.
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