Former N.J. man convicted of meth distribution in Federal Court
A California man has been convicted of conspiracy for a drug distribution scheme to bring 300 grams of methamphetamine to New Jersey from the West Coast. A Federal Court jury convicted the defendant of conspiracy for introducing three people, one of which was his brother, to a meth dealer in California and setting up a purchase between the parties. The three alleged co-conspirators entered guilty pleas for their roles in the meth distribution scheme and testified against the defendant. The defendant is scheduled for sentencing in the United States District Court, District of New Jersey, before the Honorable Katharine S. Hayden on September 9. The defendant is facing a mandatory minumum of 10 years in prison and up to a life sentence. For additional information, see the article entitled, "Former N.J. man convicted in meth distribution case".
