Chicago anti-violence volunteer who faced charges after turning gun in to police reaches plea deal

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago anti-violence volunteer who was facing weapons charges after turning a gun in to police has reached a plea deal with prosecutors.

Nakia Smith says the gun he turned in back in 2023 was taken off the streets, and he thought he was doing the right thing.

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But Smith is a convicted felon and cannot legally possess a gun.

As part of the deal with prosecutors, Smith pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a weapon without a concealed carry license.

He was sentenced to a year in prison, with credit for his time served.