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Department of Justice

U.S. Attorney's Office
Northern District of West Virginia

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Randolph J. Bernard
, United States Attorney

Michigan Man Admits to Firearms Charge

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Khorion Williams, of Highland Park, Michigan, has admitted to a firearms charge, Acting United States Attorney Randolph J. Bernard announced.

Williams, 22, pled guilty to one count of “Conspiracy to Violate Federal Firearms Laws.” Williams admitted to working with others to illegally purchase firearms in May 2018 in Monongalia County.

Williams faces up to five years of incarceration and a fine of up to $250,000. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed will be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Christopher L. Bauer is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives investigated.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael John Aloi presided.

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Louisville Field Division