A Duffield, Virginia Man, Who Was On Supervised Release For A Previous Federal Conviction, After Serving A Lengthy State Prison Sentence, Pled Guilty In U.S. District Court In Abingdon To Federal Marijuana And Firearms Charges. 75 Year Old Claude Gene Sloan Pled Guilty To One Count Manufacturing And Possessing With Intent To Distribute More Than 100 Marijuana Plants, One Count Of Distribution Of Marijuana, And One Count Of Being A Previously Convicted Felon Illegally In Possession Of A Firearm. Sentencing Has Been Scheduled For November 7th In The U.S. District Court In Abingdon.