{"id":161221,"date":"2024-09-20T09:05:47","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T13:05:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valorguardians.com\/blog\/?p=161221"},"modified":"2024-09-19T19:14:42","modified_gmt":"2024-09-19T23:14:42","slug":"marine-veteran-sentenced-to-prison-for-selling-ghost-guns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.azuse.cloud\/?p=161221","title":{"rendered":"Marine veteran sentenced to prison for selling ‘ghost guns’"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Christian Ferrari enlisted in the Marines in January 2020 and served on active duty until April 2024. During his service, Ferrari served in support of Operation Inherent Resolve from August 2021 through March 2022. However, he recently was sentenced to three years in prison for selling 22 “ghost guns” illegally. He conducted this sale to undercover agents while stationed at Camp Pendleton, California.<\/p>\n

From Military Times:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Between March 13 and May 9, 2023, prosecutors say Ferrari sold 22 guns to Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives undercover agents for more than $23,000 in four separate transactions, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California.<\/p>\n

He faced a maximum penalty of five years and a $250,000 fine if convicted at trial, according to the release.<\/p>\n

Ferrari enlisted in the Marine Corps in January 2020 as a rifleman, according to information provided by Marine Corps Manpower and Reserve Affairs. He reached the rank of lance corporal in July 2021.<\/p>\n

Ferrari was last assigned to Headquarters Company, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division out of Camp Pendleton. He deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve from August 2021 to March 2022, according to Marine officials.<\/p>\n

His awards include the National Defense Service Medal and Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, among others, according to Marine officials. He was discharged in April 2024. The type of discharge was not disclosed by Marine officials.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Additional Reading:<\/strong><\/p>\n

South, T. (2024, September 19). Pendleton Marine gets prison time for illegal ‘ghost gun’ sales. Military Times<\/em>. Link<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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