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Convicted city felon indicted on gun charge

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A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has accused James Roosevelt Leach, 45, of Washington, of unlawfully possessing a gun and ammunition, acting U.S. attorney Soo C. Song announced Monday.

According to the one-count indictment, Leach, a felon previously convicted of rape, robbery and aggravated assault in Washington County, unlawfully possessed a firearm and ammunition on or around Dec. 14. Federal law prohibits an individual with a felony conviction from possessing a firearm or ammunition.

Under the charge, Leach would face a maximum of 10 years in prison, a fine of $250,000 or both.

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