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‘Bout To Go To Jail – Escambia Felon Pleads Guilty To Federal Firearm Charge
September 26, 2025
A previously convicted Escambia County felon that posted a video that he was “bout to go to jail” has pleaded guilty to a federal firearm charge.
Earl Vincent Hudgins III, 32, pleaded guilty in federal court for possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon.
Court documents reflect that on February 16, 2025, Hudgins was driving a vehicle when he was stopped for a traffic infraction. A subsequent search uncovered an AR-style firearm loaded with 15 rounds of .300 caliber ammunition, which he was prohibited from possessing as a convicted felon. Later, law enforcement identified multiple posts on Hudgins’ social media showing him in possession of the same firearm that was located during the traffic stop. Hudgins also posted a video during the traffic stop which was captioned, “Bout to go to jail.”
Hudgins faces up to fifteen years’ in federal prison when he is sentenced on December 16.
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5 Responses to “‘Bout To Go To Jail – Escambia Felon Pleads Guilty To Federal Firearm Charge”
Just cause a person was convicted of something doesn’t mean they shouldn’t possess a fire arm to protect themselves unless they have violent crimes on they record meaning just going round causing havoc in people life’s the system is corrupt and dirty everybody locked up is not guilty but I get it people don’t care they be ready to see the downfall of the I digenous people that’s why we suffer so much not cuz of our skin color but because they know the truth bout who we are and we do to
Too bad, so sad…..NOT!
I’m glad these judges are finally locking up these convicted felons carrying weapons. Hopefully they will do the same for those previously convicted felons that use a firearm to beat their spouse and threaten a child.
The old saying applies here: If you can’t do the time, don’t do the crime. Otherwise, we’re just kicking the can down the road until someone else gets hurt.
He pleaded guilty because our lazy prosecutor probably plea bargained for a lesser sentence. Even though every bit of evidence was there to prove him guilty. The weak judge will end up giving him 5-7 years.