Date: 11-12-2019

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Case Number: 1:19-CR-337

Judge: Liam O'Grady

Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (Arlington County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: Anthony Mariano

Defendant's Attorney:

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Description: Alexandria, VA - The United States of America charged Andrew Thomasberg with:

18:922(a)(6) - FALSE STATEMENT IN FIREARMS PURCHASE
(1)
18:922(g)(3) POSSESSION OF FIREARMS BY AN ILLEGAL DRUG USER
(2)

A member of the Atomwaffen Division, a white supremacist organization, pleaded guilty to possessing firearms while being an unlawful drug user and making a false statement in order to illegally purchase a firearm.

“Marijuana and firearms are a potentially deadly mix,” said G. Zachary Terwilliger, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. “If you are a drug user, you are prohibited by federal law from possessing a firearm. Simple as that.”

According to court documents, in October 2017, Andrew Thomasberg, 21, of McLean, purchased a semiautomatic rifle and claimed to be the true purchaser. In fact, Thomasberg knew this statement was false and that he was purchasing the gun for a third party. He transferred that firearm to that third party after purchasing it. Thomasberg also possessed at least four firearms while unlawfully using controlled substances, including marijuana, psilocybin mushrooms, and opium.

"Thomasburg lied in order to illegal purchase a firearm," said Timothy R Slater, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI's Washington Field Office. "The FBI works with our partners to take criminals possessing illegal firearms off the streets to ensure a safer community for all citizens."

According to court documents and testimony, Thomasberg has association with white supremacist organizations, such as Vanguard America and Atomwaffen Division.

Thomasberg pleaded guilty to making a material false statement in relation to the purchase of a firearm and to possessing firearms while being an unlawful user of or addicted to controlled substances. He faces a maximum penalty of ten years in prison when sentenced on Feb 28, 2020. Actual sentences for federal crimes are typically less than the maximum penalties. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after taking into account the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

Outcome: 11/12/2019 24 INFORMATION as to Andrew Jon Thomasberg (1) count(s) 1, 2. (awac, ) (Entered: 11/12/2019)
11/12/2019 25 WAIVER OF INDICTMENT by Andrew Jon Thomasberg (awac, ) (Entered: 11/12/2019)
11/12/2019 26 PLEA AGREEMENT as to Andrew Jon Thomasberg (awac, ) (Additional attachment(s) added on 11/12/2019: # 1 Sealed Document) (awac, ). (Entered: 11/12/2019)
11/12/2019 27 Statement of Facts as to Andrew Jon Thomasberg (awac, ) (Entered: 11/12/2019)
11/12/2019 28 Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Liam O'Grady:Plea Agreement Hearing as to Andrew Jon Thomasberg held on 11/12/2019. USA appeared through Anthony Mariano and Ronald Walutes. Defendant appeared with Gretchen Taylor. Plea entered by Andrew Jon Thomasberg (1) Guilty Count 1,2. PSR Ordered. Sentencing set for 2/28/2020 at 09:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 1000 before District Judge Liam O'Grady. Detention continued. (Court Reporter N. Linnell.)(awac, ) (Entered: 11/12/2019)
11/12/2019 29 Redacted Criminal Case Cover Sheet (awac, ) (Entered: 11/12/2019)

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