Jacksonville, Florida - Leo Denard Robinson (39) and Brian Gregory Brightman (33), both of Jacksonville, have been charged by indictment with obstruction of the due administration of justice. If convicted, each faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement.

According to the indictment, between approximately August 10 and August 19, 2026, Brightman and Robinson aided and abetted each other in corruptly trying to influence, obstruct, and impede the due administration of justice in a pending case in the Middle District of Florida, specifically United States v. Brian Gregory Brightman, et al. (case no. 3:26-cr-170-MMH-LLL). The indictment alleges that Brightman and Robinson committed the offense by intimidating, pressuring, and implicitly threatening an individual they perceived to be a witness in an attempt to influence or prevent the witnesses' testimony.

An indictment is merely a formal charge that a defendant has committed one or more violations of federal criminal law, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless, and until, proven guilty.

This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Nassau County Sherriff's Office. It will be prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Rachel Lasry and Kelli Swaney.