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An Arizona man has been sentenced to eight months in prison for making a false statement during the purchase of firearms that were later used in hate crimes against Jewish community members in California. Eric Celaya, 30, of Phoenix, pleaded guilty to making a material false statement during the purchase of a firearm. In January 2023, Celaya purchased two firearms from a licensed dealer in Tempe, Arizona, falsely claiming he was the actual buyer. He then provided the firearms to Jamie Tran. The following month, Tran used the firearms to shoot two Jewish individuals in California. Tran was subs…

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