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Oakland felon used Instagram to promote unlawful firearms: DOJ

By Miles Cooper
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February 21, 2025
Oakland felon used Instagram to promote unlawful firearms: DOJ
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Oakland felon used Instagram to promote unlawful firearms: DOJ

(KRON) — An Oakland man was convicted of dealing firearms with out a license and illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition, the U.S. Legal professional for the Northern District of California Division of Justice (DOJ) and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) introduced on Thursday.

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Robert Davis, 31, was discovered responsible following a week-long jury trial. The jury decided in one other incident that Davis illegally owned a gun and ammunition as a felon. Davis faces a complete of 15 years in jail and a high-quality of $500,000.

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The DOJ stated that proof at trial confirmed that Davis travelled between California and Texas to purchase firearms at gun reveals. Davis then shipped the weapons again to the Bay Space the place he marketed and bought them on Instagram, in line with the DOJ.  Davis was acquitted of a further cost that he had possessed and shipped firearms.

On Dec. 22, 2021, officers confirmed that officers uncovered a loaded 5.7mm firearm in Davis’ house together with greater than 100 rounds of ammunition all through the residence and his automotive. As a felon, Davis ought to haven’t possessed a gun or ammunition, stated officers.

Davis stays in custody whereas awaiting sentencing, which has not but been scheduled.

The Division of Justice stated a joint investigation by the ATF, Alameda County Sheriff’s Workplace, and Fort Value Police Division led to Davis’ prosecution.

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