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Thomas Hendricks Jr., age 40, of Schenectady, pleaded guilty Tuesday, May 3, to illegally possessing the loaded pistol as a felon, the US Attorney’s Office said.
Federal prosecutors said he admitted to brandishing the 9mm semi-automatic pistol during a live stream session on his Facebook account in June 2021.
He also admitted to having the same loaded gun inside his Schenectady home when it was discovered by police a week later, prosecutors said.
Hendricks was not allowed to possess the firearm because of two prior felony convictions, for criminal possession of a weapon and aggravated cruelty to animals, prosecutors said.
He now faces up to 10 years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
Sentencing is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 13.
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