Date: 03-05-2024

Case Style:

United States of America v. Hugh James

Case Number: 2:23-cr-00265

Judge: Paul S. Diamond

Court: The United States Court for Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Philadelphia

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Evading TSA Security.

Philadelphia Man Sentenced to Prison for Evading TSA Security at Philadelphia International Airport

Hugh James, 52, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment, two years’ supervised release, a fine of $1,000, and a mandatory special assessment of $200 for attempting to board an international flight with undeclared currency that had not passed through airport security. United States District Judge Paul S. Diamond also ordered James to forfeit the sum of $62,000.

On October 9, 2020, James attempted to board a flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Montego Bay, Jamaica. When questioned by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers during boarding, James initially denied having cash in his carry-on luggage. However, a search of his luggage revealed $62,000 in undeclared cash, including $42,000 in $100 bills inside sealed toothpaste boxes. Subsequent investigation revealed that James, an employee with access to the secure area of the airport, arranged to have the cash smuggled around Transportation Security Administration screening. On November 16, 2023, James pleaded guilty to one count of evading airport security and one count of failure to declare currency.

The case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations.

Outcome:

Defendant was found guilty and sentenced to six months’ imprisonment, two years’ supervised release, a fine of $1,000, and a mandatory special assessment of $200

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