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Men Who Assaulted ATF Agent Sentenced to Combined 39 Years in Federal Prison

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In a significant legal development, two individuals in Dallas, Texas, found themselves sentenced to a combined 39 years in federal prison for assaulting an ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives) agent and another person during an undercover operation. This case highlights the serious consequences of crimes involving violence against law enforcement officers and felonious possession of firearms.

The Offenders

The two men involved in this case, Decorian Lynndale Titus, aged 19, and Damon Gentry, aged 23, faced charges through a criminal complaint in May 2023, followed by an indictment in June of the same year. Both Titus and Gentry pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including:

  1. Assaulting certain officers.
  2. Brandishing a firearm in relation to a crime of violence.
  3. Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Sentencing

The sentencing phase of the trial occurred in September 2023 when U.S. District Judge Reed C. O’Connor handed down the punishment. Decorian Lynndale Titus received a 27-year sentence, while Damon Gentry was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison. These sentences underscore the gravity of their actions during the undercover operation.

The Incident

The events leading to this legal action unfolded on May 18, 2023, when an undercover ATF agent arranged a meeting with Titus and Gentry to purchase marijuana and firearms. During this encounter, the situation took a dangerous turn when the defendants brandished their firearms, threatened the ATF agent, and demanded both money and the agent’s firearm.

Titus forcibly took the agent’s gun and money and ordered him to the ground, making threats against the other individual present. In a harrowing moment, Titus and Gentry fled the scene, leaving the victims in a perilous situation. As they made their escape, Titus pointed his firearms at officers who were nearby. In response, the officers fired at Titus, hitting him and causing him to drop one of his pistols, which discharged a shot. Titus was arrested on the spot, while Gentry managed to escape but was apprehended later.

Law Enforcement Cooperation

The investigation into this incident was a collaborative effort involving various law enforcement agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), ATF, Texas Rangers, Fort Worth Police Department, and the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Conclusion

The sentencing of Decorian Lynndale Titus and Damon Gentry serves as a stark reminder of the severe legal consequences for those who commit violent acts against law enforcement officers and engage in criminal firearm possession. It also highlights the dedication and cooperation among various law enforcement agencies in ensuring justice is served and our communities remain safe.


Source: http://criminal-justice-online.blogspot.com/2024/01/men-who-assaulted-atf-agent-sentenced.html


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    • US Marine Fighting Tyranny

      My Fellow Americans:

      This article is more communist (Jew) propaganda.

      There is no such thing as “criminal possession” of a firearm by an American, as our Right to own and bear arms is absolute.

      There can be criminal use of a firearm, but simply owning one regardless of gov’t labels is never a crime,.. except under our current EFIO (Enemy-force-In-Occupation) which has posted illegal proclamations about who can own one.

      As for hitting an agent of the king, since they did NOT identify themselves, and were in fact engaged what they themselves describe as criminal conduct, there is no crime of violence against a gov’t AGENT since they did NOT readily identify themselves at any point, and they were committing the crime of ENTRAPMENT.

      But we don’t have a legitimate gov’t, we don’t have any rule of law left, we have no COMMON LAW Courts left in this country, so the only REAL crimes are being committed by what stupid people call a… “gov’t”.

      JD – US Marine Fighting Global Tyranny

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