TEXAS CITY, Texas \u2013 A 32-year-old Texas City man was sentenced to federal prison for possessing and transferring an illegal machine gun, Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck announced Friday.<\/p>\n
Jaleel Filer pleaded guilty Friday.<\/p>\n
U.S. District Judge Charles R. Eskridge ordered Filer to serve 37 months in federal prison to be immediately followed by three years of supervised release. <\/p>\n
What happened<\/p>\n
The investigation began in January 2023 when law enforcement identified Filer\u2019s involvement in the sale of firearms and machine gun conversion devices, commonly known as \u201cswitches.\u201d A machine gun conversion device converts a semi-automatic firearm into a fully automatic machine gun and is illegal to possess. <\/p>\n
Over the next five months, authorities conducted multiple undercover purchases from Filer, including firearms and MCDs. <\/p>\n
During one purchase on Jan. 6, Filer sold two firearms, including one equipped with a machine gun conversion device installed for approximately $2,200. The firearm functioned as a machine gun. He claimed he could also sell MCDs in the future for $100 each. <\/p>\n
During the final deal, Filer arranged for the sale of more than 50 MCDs that were subsequently interdicted by law enforcement. <\/p>\n
Previously released on bond, Filer was taken into custody following the sentencing where he will remain pending transfer to a Federal Bureau of Prisons facility to be determined in the near future. <\/p>\n
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