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Date: 05-09-2024

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United States of America v. Steven Edlin; Chaz Hughes; Bryson Sleet; Curtis Cunningham; Joshua Salazar

Case Number: 3:23-cr-00071

Judge: DJH

Court: The United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky (Jefferson County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Louisville

Defendant's Attorney: Kevin M. Glogower

Description:

Louisville, Kentucky criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy, Illegally Possessing a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Money Laundering Conspiracy, and Retaliating Against a Witness


Five Men Sentenced in a Federal Case Involving Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy, Illegally Possessing a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Money Laundering Conspiracy, and Retaliating Against a Witness



This week the last of five defendants was sentenced in a case involving methamphetamine and fentanyl trafficking conspiracy, illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, money laundering, and retaliating against a witness.

On November 20, 2018, in Taylor Circuit Court, Sleet was convicted of possession of cocaine.

On December 22, 2021, in Marion Circuit Court, Sleet, was convicted of possession of a controlled substance.

On January 7, 2021, in Marion Circuit Court, Sleet was convicted of trafficking in cocaine and possession of methamphetamine.

On July 29, 2011, in Marion Circuit Court, Salazar was convicted of trafficking in cocaine.

There is no parole in the federal system.

This case was investigated by the DEA, the IRS, the ATF, the KSP, and the Greater Hardin County Narcotics Task Force.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Ansari prosecuted the case.

This effort is part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) operation. OCDETF identifies, disrupts, and dismantles the highest-level criminal organizations that threaten the United States using a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach. Additional information about the OCDETF Program can be found at www.justice.gov/OCDETF.

Outcome:

Defendants were found guilty and

Steven Edlin was sentenced to 1 year in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release

Chaz Hughes was sentenced to 10 years in prison, followed by 4 years of supervised release

Bryson Sleet was sentenced to 5 years and 6 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release

Curtis Cunningham was sentenced to 6 months home detention, followed by 3 years of supervised release

Joshua Salazar was sentenced to 12 years in prison, followed by 4 years of supervised release

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