The Great Smoky Mountain Journal
Staff Reports
Posted: Sunday, January 21, 2018 03:52 PM
Knoxville Man Convicted of Selling, Delivering Cocaine In Drug-Free Childcare Zone
During the trial, it was stated that Jordan sold an undercover officer 22 grams of cocaine. The assistant district attorney argued that Jordan should receive a heavier sentence because he belonged to the East Side Bloods criminal street gang.
Prosecutors also used Jordan's prior history, convictions including possession with intent to sell cocaine, attempted aggravated sexual battery, evading arrest and two counts of theft, for evidence of need for a heavier sentence.
“Clearly, Jordan’s five prior felony convictions were not enough to deter his criminal activity,” said DA Allen. “With this conviction, my Office has ensured that he will not be able to commit any more crimes in Knoxville for a very long time.”
