JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — A resident of Johnstown, PA, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on a charge of violating federal firearms laws, United States Cindy K. Chung announced today.
The one-count Indictment named Hasus L. Hardy, 34, as the sole defendant.
According to the Indictment presented to the court, on or about August 25, 2021, Hardy knowingly, intentionally, and unlawfully, possessed firearms and ammunition, after having previously been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year.
The law provides for a maximum total sentence of 10 years in prison, a fine of $250,000 or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.
Assistant United States Attorney Arnold P. Bernard Jr. is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.
The United States Marshals Service conducted the investigation leading to the Indictment in this case.
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An indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.