Convicted Massachusetts felon pleads guilty to selling imported plutonium from Russia to dozens, tell me about this news today

Jacob D. Miller, a convicted felon residing in Hadley, Massachusetts, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges involving the illegal importation and sale of radioactive plutonium sourced from Russia.

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According to the U.S. Department of Justice and court records:

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• Plutonium Trafficking: Between roughly December 2020 and March 2025, Miller imported radioactive plutonium from Russia to his home and subsequently sold and mailed it to approximately 67 customers across the United States and internationally.

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• Other Hazardous Materials: Prosecutors stated that Miller also shipped thallium, a highly toxic heavy metal, through the mail to about 71 buyers between 2017 and 2025.

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• Weapons and Child Exploitation Material: A federal search warrant executed at his residence in April 2025 led to the seizure of explosive powder, ammunition, and six riflesall of which he was barred from possessing due to a 2004 felony conviction for possessing an explosive device and child sexual abuse material. Investigators also recovered active child sexual abuse material from his personal digital devices.

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• Plea and Potential Penalties: Miller pleaded guilty to unlawfully importing nuclear material, mailing hazardous materials, illegal possession of firearms and explosive materials by a felon, and possession of child sexual abuse material. The nuclear material charge alone carries a maximum sentence of up to 20 years in federal prison, while the child sexual abuse charge carries a mandatory minimum of 10 years up to 20 years due to his prior record.

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