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Philadelphia Man Charged with Possessing Contraband in Prison

U.S. Attorney’s Office January 19, 2012
  • Eastern District of Pennsylvania (215) 861-8200
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Kareem Alverest, 32, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was charged today by indictment with possession of contraband in prison, announced United States Attorney Zane David Memeger.

If convicted, the defendant faces a maximum possible sentence of five years’ imprisonment and a $250,000 fine.

The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Virgil B. Walker.