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October 31, 2010 -
A federal grand jury in
The indictment
alleges that beginning on and before November 2005 and continuing up to
February 5, 2008, Stilwell, Marsh Aviation, and others contributed to
the export of T-76 military aircraft engines from the United States to
Venezuela for use by the Venezuelan Air Force.
The T-76 engines are a designated item on the United States Munitions List which under the Arms Export Control Act makes it illegal to export without a license or written authorization from the Department of State. |
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The T-76 aircraft
engine was designed for the OV-10 Bronco Aircraft which is a Light Armed
Reconnaissance Aircraft specifically suited for counter-insurgency
missions.
As a result of the
indictment, Stilwell and Marsh Aviation were summoned to appear in
court. A conviction for a violation of the Arms Export Control Act carries a maximum penalty of 10 years, a $250,000 fine, or both. A conviction for conspiracy carries a maximum penalty of five years, a $250,000 fine, or both. However, in determining an actual sentence, Judge Paul G. Rosenblatt will consult the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, which provide appropriate sentencing ranges. The judge, however, is not bound by those guidelines in determining a sentence. |