Iowa Man Sentenced in Case Related to Guns Sent to Lebanon
An Iowa man has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to the shipping of guns to Lebanon.
The U.S. Attorney's Office says Bassem Afif Herz was given the punishment Monday in federal court in Cedar Rapids. The 31-year-old Cedar Rapids man pleaded guilty in March to conspiring to deal in firearms without a license and illegally shipping firearms. He also pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering and violating a federal law that limits the exporting of weapons.
Besides eight years and one month of prison, Herz must serve three years of supervised release after his term.
Herz was among several relatives convicted in the case, which revolved around dozens of guns illegally shipped from Cedar Rapids to Lebanon.
13 December 2016, 11:12
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how do you know he's "mitwali"? do you have a sectarian sensor up your ***?
13 December 2016, 13:20
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The whole gang are. Their bookkeeper is from Zoeiter clan which seems to produce a hell of a lot of criminals both in Lebanon and outside.
13 December 2016, 17:11
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hahaha corner a rat and see it froth from the mouth. you and your baseless accusations are good entertainment
14 December 2016, 01:48
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"how do you know he's "mitwali"?"
the same way we all know you are one; it must be the foul smell and heretic religion.
13 December 2016, 17:43
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Read this article and you'll know they are Shee3a - I din't think the names Ali his brother and Z3ayter wife last name are christian.
http://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/public-safety/linn-county/last-member-of-cedar-rapids-family-accused-in-lebanon-gun-smuggling-conspiracy-pleads-guilty-20160324
