Hassan Hubbard, a Bronx man, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for selling illegal guns, including semi-automatic rifles and a large supply of ammunition. He will also serve three years of supervised release after his prison term, following his guilty plea before U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton emphasized the seriousness of the case, saying, "New Yorkers have made clear they want illegal firearms out of their neighborhoods, and that’s what they deserve." He also recognized the prosecutors who worked to stop the spread of illegal weapons in the city, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office.
In the spring of 2024, Hubbard sold firearms, including semi-automatic assault rifles, a 'ghost gun,' high-capacity magazines, and over 800 rounds of ammunition, to an undercover officer in or near a Bronx apartment building. Judge Subramanian said, "Important need to send a message that when firearm trafficking is detected, the penalties are significant." The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Patrick R. Moroney, Ashley C. Nicolas, and Jared D. Hoffman, with investigations conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and New York City Police Department, as stated by the U.S. Attorney's Office.
