PHILADELPHIA – United States Legal professional Jacqueline C. Romero introduced that Darnell Jackson, a/okay/a “Main Change,” 51, of Philadelphia, PA was convicted at trial of federal fees of murder-for-hire and possession of ammunition by a convicted felon.
The defendant orchestrated a murder-for-hire plot which stemmed from an ongoing state drug trafficking investigation. On Monday, July 19, 2021, and within the days instantly following, Jackson communicated with a person by way of cellular phone calls and textual content messages in an effort to rearrange the killing of a unique particular person (the meant sufferer), sending a photograph of the meant sufferer and indicating that he was keen to pay $5,000 to somebody to commit the homicide. As soon as the person reported to the defendant that he had situated the meant sufferer, they allegedly agreed that the killing would happen on the night of Wednesday, July 21st.
That very same night, the person referred to as Jackson to report that the meant sufferer had been killed, however this was really false. In response, the defendant replied that he was on his strategy to meet the person as a way to pay him for finishing up the homicide. A couple of minutes later, Jackson was stopped by legislation enforcement whereas driving a automobile within the neighborhood of 65th Road & Guyer Avenue in Southwest Philadelphia. He was present in possession of a Glock-style Personally Manufactured Firearm (PMF or “ghost gun”) loaded with 16 reside rounds of ammunition, and nowhere close to the quantity of $5,000. The defendant was instantly arrested and brought into custody pursuant to a Felony Criticism.
“On daily basis, members of legislation enforcement businesses in any respect ranges work tirelessly to stop violent occasions from occurring in our metropolis,” mentioned U.S. Legal professional Romero. “On this case, the work of the FBI and the Philadelphia Division of Police ensured the swift arrest and submitting of a Felony Criticism that stopped Darnell Jackson en path to an tried homicide plot.
“Darnell Jackson not solely wished his meant goal useless, he was open to killing others within the course of,” mentioned Jacqueline Maguire, Particular Agent in Cost of the FBI’s Philadelphia Division. “Given his lack of respect for human life, he belongs behind bars and that’s precisely the place the jury’s verdict at present will preserve him. The FBI and Philadelphia Police Division are dedicated to working collectively and bringing all our sources to bear, to take violent criminals like Jackson off the road for the protection of all Philadelphians.”
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation – Philadelphia Area Workplace and the Philadelphia Police Division, and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Legal professional Justin Ashenfelter.
