Cody DeGraw Pleads Guilty

Cody Michael DeGraw, a 30-year-old resident of Coweta, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to one count of Possession of Certain Material Involving the Sexual Exploitation of a Minor. This charge carries a potential sentence of up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000.00 fine.

The guilty plea was announced by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma. According to the Indictment, DeGraw knowingly possessed visual depictions of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct between December 20, 2023, and February 27, 2025. The investigation that led to the charge was conducted by the Department of Homeland Security’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).

The Honorable Jason A. Robertson, U.S. Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, accepted DeGraw’s plea. A presentence investigation report has been ordered, and a U.S. District Court Judge will determine the sentence to be imposed after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

DeGraw has been remanded into the custody of the United States Marshals pending sentencing. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Morgan Muzljakovich and Sarah McAmis, who represented the United States in this matter.

The investigation and subsequent guilty plea serve as a reminder of the ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to combat child exploitation. The Department of Homeland Security’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) plays a crucial role in identifying and prosecuting individuals involved in such heinous crimes.

The possession of child exploitation material is a serious offense that can have severe consequences for those found guilty. In this case, DeGraw faces up to 20 years in prison and a substantial fine. The sentence will be determined by a U.S. District Court Judge after careful consideration of the relevant factors.

In recent years, there has been an increase in efforts to combat child exploitation, with law enforcement agencies and prosecutors working tirelessly to bring perpetrators to justice. The guilty plea of Cody DeGraw is a testament to these efforts and serves as a warning to those who would engage in such reprehensible behavior.

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