Charges and indictments are allegations. Every defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

Five people face federal charges in an alleged firearms-trafficking operation between Athens, Georgia, and Chicago.

The U.S. Attorney's Office says the 23-count indictment alleges guns were provided to gang members and that some were later linked to acts of violence, including a Chicago murder involving a juvenile.

ATF led the investigation. The indictment states allegations only and does not establish guilt.