Anthony Key Sentenced to 12 Years and Seven Months Incarceration for Conspiracy to Distribute Crack Cocaine

United States Attorney Joe W. Stecher, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Omaha Police Department announce the following information for the attention of the media:

Event Triggering this Release: Anthony Key was sentenced to 12 years and 7 months incarceration by the Honorable Laurie Smith Camp, United States District Judge, following his conviction for conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine. He was also placed on five years of supervised release following his release from incarceration and ordered to pay a $100 special assessment. Mr. Key was involved in a conspiracy in which he was responsible for the distribution of 150-500 grams of crack cocaine from September 2005 through July 10, 2008.

Name of Defendant: Anthony C. Key

AKA: Killa

Age: 24

City of Residence: Omaha

Crime(s) Charged and Potential Penalty: Conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine- 10 years to life imprisonment; $4,000,000 fine; 5 years term of supervised release, and $100 special assessment.

Specific Location of Alleged Crime: Omaha, Nebraska

Location of Arrest: Omaha, Nebraska

Alleged Dollar Loss/Type and Quantity of Drug: 50 grams or more of crack cocaine

Others Charged in Same Scheme: N/A

Relevant Dates:

Date of Alleged Crime: Between September 2005 and July 10, 2008.

Federal Arrest Date: August 27, 2008

Date Complaint Issued: N/A

Indictment Returned Date: 8/20/2008

Initial Appearance Date: 08/28/2008

Plea or Trial and Date(s): Pled 12/23/2008

Sentencing Date: 03/16/2009

Next Court Hearing Type and Date: N/A

Assigned Magistrate Judge: F.A. Gossett

Held without Bond, or Released from Custody:Held without Bond

In Continuous Custody Since: 08/28/2008

Assigned District Court Judge: Laurie Smith Camp

Initials of Assigned AUSA/Preparer of THIS Release: STL