Former Brooklyn prosecutor gets five years probation for marijuana trafficking ring
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In an unexpected twist in the justice system, Ramy Joudeh, a former Brooklyn assistant district attorney, was sentenced to five years of probation for his participation in a marijuana trafficking operation spanning across states. The sentencing took place on Thursday in the Brooklyn Federal Court, with Judge Dora Irizarry presiding.
Joudeh, 37, was one of eleven individuals charged in connection to the illicit ring, with his involvement extending throughout his tenure at the district attorney’s office. He even participated in financial transactions on behalf of an incarcerated member of the group, according to court documents.
Arguing for a lenient sentence, Joudeh’s defense attorney emphasized his minimal role in the scheme and argued that Joudeh had little knowledge of the operation’s extent. After considering these arguments, Judge Irizarry granted Joudeh a probation sentence instead of jail time.