Well, it seems like the legal troubles for Lynn Price, the co-founder of the once-popular Houston restaurant Turkey Leg Hut, are far from over. He’s now facing a new set of serious federal charges, and one of the alleged weapons is particularly eye-opening: a shotgun modified with a flamethrower attachment!
New Federal Gun Charges Unveiled
A federal grand jury has handed down an indictment against Price, hitting him with three new charges. These include one count of possessing a firearm while allegedly involved in drug trafficking between 2019 and 2022, and two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm. It’s important to note that while drug trafficking is mentioned in relation to the firearm charge, no drug-trafficking charges have been filed yet.
The indictment details that in 2022 and 2023, Price allegedly possessed several firearms. Among them were shotguns, including a DP-12 and a 12-gauge shotgun that had been modified with a flamethrower attachment. This detail certainly raises eyebrows and adds a dramatic element to the ongoing legal proceedings.
A History of Legal Battles
This isn’t Price’s first brush with the law. He previously pleaded guilty to federal tax-fraud charges and served over two years in prison. As a convicted felon, federal law prohibits him from possessing firearms, making these new charges particularly significant.
Adding to his legal woes, Price is also facing federal conspiracy and arson allegations stemming from a 2020 fire at Bar 5015, a venue co-owned by a former business associate. The combination of these charges paints a complex picture of his legal entanglements.
Potential Penalties
The penalties for these new charges are substantial. Law enforcement indicates that the charge of possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking alone carries a minimum sentence of five years. The other two firearm possession counts could each lead to up to 15 years in prison. When you factor in the potential sentences for the conspiracy and arson charges, the total time behind bars could be considerable.
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