An Inglewood man, previously granted compassionate release after serving 26 years in federal prison for armed robberies, has been found guilty of robbing a Brinks courier at gunpoint. The Justice Department announced that Markham David Bond, 61, was convicted by a jury of multiple charges related to the August 2023 robbery near Los Angeles International Airport.
Bond was convicted on one count of interference with commerce by robbery (Hobbs Act), one count of using a firearm during a crime of violence, and one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. He has been held in federal custody since November 2023.
"After being given a second chance in life, this defendant sadly chose a path of violent crime," stated United States Attorney Martin Estrada. "Through our strong partnerships with federal and local law enforcement, we will continue to use our resources to protect our community by holding accountable violent offenders who use guns."
During the trial, evidence showed that on August 18, 2023, Bond stole approximately $145,000 from an armored carrier outside a Chase bank. He approached the driver with a handgun and demanded money. The employee dropped the duffle bag containing cash out of fear for his life before complying with Bond's order to get down on the ground.
Bond was arrested on November 22, 2023. Authorities seized various items linking him to the crime at his residence and found evidence including cash hidden inside a mini-refrigerator and items used during the robbery.
With multiple felony convictions dating back to previous decades, Bond is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition. In January 1995, he received a sentence exceeding 46 years for bank robbery and firearms offenses but was released early under compassionate release terms in January 2022.
United States District Judge Wesley L. Hsu has scheduled Bond's sentencing hearing for July 11, 2025. At that time, Bond could face up to life imprisonment.
The FBI and Los Angeles Police Department’s Robbery Homicide Division conducted the investigation into this case. Assistant United States Attorneys Haoxiaohan H. Cai and Daniel H. Weiner are leading its prosecution.
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