Former Biloxi Councilman Sentenced for Drug Charges

Former Biloxi City Councilman Robert Leon Deming III has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances through his CBD and vape stores. Deming's Candy Shop, LLC, generated over $2 million in sales, with products containing synthetic cannabinoids that were sold without proper disclosures. Investigations by the DEA and Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics led to the seizure of $1.8 million and a vehicle linked to his business. After pleading guilty, Deming will also serve three years of supervised release and pay a $5,000 fine, with no eligibility for parole. His attorney claimed that Deming did not intend to act as a drug dealer, suggesting a lack of awareness regarding the substances in his products. This case highlights the responsibility of public officials in managing businesses that could jeopardize public health.