Defendant convicted of five armed robberies and attempted robberies in Brooklyn, Staten Island and New Jersey
Briefly

Tony Clanton, also known as "Tone," was convicted by a federal jury of multiple charges related to Hobbs Act robbery conspiracies and violent crimes. His crime spree lasted six months, terrorizing victims in New York City and New Jersey, including children who witnessed gun violence. United States Attorney John J. Durham highlighted the collaborative investigative efforts of the FBI, NYPD, and local police, leading to Clanton's apprehension. He faces a minimum sentence of 25 years, with the possibility of life in prison, emphasizing the serious nature of his offenses.
"Over a six-month period, Clanton directed a cruel and violent spree in New York City and New Jersey that left terrorized robbery victims in his wake..."
"Tony Clanton is a serial violent criminal who has gone to great lengths to terrorize his victims in the pursuit of monetary gain."
Read at Brooklyn Eagle
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