Tyler Woman Sentenced for Drug Violations, Money Laundering
Posted/updated on: March 29, 2012 at 1:21 pm
TYLER – A 35-year-old Tyler woman has been sentenced to federal prison for drug violations and money laundering. Jennifer Anderson pleaded guilty on Octpber 27, 2011, to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine and conspiracy to launder money. She was sentenced Wednesday in Tyler to 188 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Michael H. Schneider. Anderson was also ordered to submit to forfeiture of $10,000.
According to federal authorities, up until March 7, 2011, Anderson and co-defendants possessed more than 15 kilograms of cocaine, which they distributed in the Smith County area. Anderson also assisted in collecting the illegal proceeds from the sale of cocaine, using bank accounts to deposit the illegal proceeds and transferring funds to pay for the purchase and distribution of cocaine. Anderson also admitted to working with others with the intent to conceal and disguise the nature and source of the illegal proceeds. Anderson was indicted by a federal grand jury on July 13, 2011, along with four co-defendants.
Anderson’s husband, Gary Anderson, was sentenced to 240 months in federal prison on Mar. 5, 2012. Their three co-conspirators have pleaded guilty and are awaiting sentencing.
