Nathaniel Martin, 45, now faces a potential life sentence after a Miami federal jury delivered a double blow, finding him guilty of firearm and ammunition possession as a convicted felon, and then designating him an Armed Career Criminal. The verdicts, reached after a three-day bifurcated trial, underscore Martin’s extensive criminal history and the severity of his latest offenses.
The trial, presided over by U.S. District Judge Jose E. Martinez, revealed a compelling narrative of Martin’s apprehension. Evidence presented to the jury showcased a police response to a Miami Gardens market following a tip about a person of interest.
Upon arrival, officers found Martin in an alley, sifting through a bookbag. Surveillance footage corroborated that Martin had been handling the bookbag, a plastic bag, and other items within the market’s vicinity…