by Nick Delgado
Guam - A convicted drug dealer and former police officer is
asking that the District Court sentence him to time served and allow him to be
released from federal prison. Anthony Ascura is scheduled to be sentenced next
Friday.
In 1996 the 63-year-old decorated Vietnam War veteran and
former police lieutenant was sentenced to 19 years in prison for trafficking
heroin and methamphetamine. Last October, the court vacated the criminal
conspiracy to import methamphetamine and heroin charge, which allows him to be
re-sentenced. The defense contends a time served sentence is justified and
appropriate.
They also noted his extensive post-sentencing
rehabilitation, his previous military service, his age and strong family
support as other reasons to support their request.
Ascura's sentencing is scheduled for Friday in the District
Court.
