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Two Jacksonville Men Indicted for Obstructing a Federal Investigation

Leo Denard Robinson and Brian Gregory Brightman face charges of obstruction of justice in the Middle District of Florida.

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 22, 2026, 9:53 p.m. ET
On August 21, 2026, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida announced that Leo Denard Robinson, 39, and Brian Gregory Brightman, 33, both of Jacksonville, have been by indictment with obstruction of the due administration of justice. The indictment, filed in the Middle District of Florida, alleges that between approximately August 10 and August 19, 2026, the men aided and abetted each other in corruptly trying to influence, obstruct, and impede the due administration of justice in a pending case, specifically United States v. Brian Gregory Brightman, et al. (case no. 3:26-cr-170-MMH-LLL). The indictment alleges that they intimidated, pressured, and implicitly threatened an individual they perceived to be a witness in an attempt to influence or prevent testimony. If convicted, each faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement. The case is at the charging stage, and an indictment is merely a formal charge that a defendant has committed one or more violations of federal law. Every defendant is presumed innocent unless, and until, proven guilty. The investigation was conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Nassau County Sheriff's Office. Prosecution will be handled by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Rachel Lasry and Kelli Swaney.

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