Middle Georgia Man Pleads Guilty to 3D Printing Guns and Silencers Facing Up to 10 Years in Prison

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Jaden Michael-William Pope, a 20-year-old man from Lizella, Georgia, has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to the manufacturing of unregistered firearms, including 3D printed guns and silencers. He faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000, with sentencing set for May 13. The investigation began in 2023 after local authorities arrested Pope for stealing guns, leading to the discovery of his illegal firearm manufacturing activities and additional evidence, including methamphetamine found on his computer.