Brittany Lynn Gervais, Sexual Abuse of a Minor, Montana 2021

Browning Woman Sentenced for Sex Abuse

A 26-year-old woman from Browning, Montana, has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for sexually abusing a 13-year-old boy with developmental delays on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation.

Brittany Lynn Gervais pleaded guilty in May to sexual abuse of a minor. The crime took place on the early morning hours of August 4, 2021, at a residence in the Blackfeet Indian Reservation.

According to court documents, the victim was approached by Gervais after being seen by a relative. The relative noticed that the victim had blood on his clothing and called an ambulance. An investigation revealed that Gervais met the victim at a residence, left with him, and sexually assaulted him before walking him back to his residence.

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Kalah A. Paisley and Wendy A. Johnson prosecuted the case. The FBI and Blackfeet Law Enforcement Service conducted the investigation. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided over the sentencing hearing.

Gervais will serve 27 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting vulnerable individuals, particularly children, from sexual abuse and exploitation.

The Blackfeet Indian Reservation is a sovereign nation with its own laws and law enforcement agencies. The case was investigated and prosecuted by federal authorities due to the nature of the crime.

This article is part of an ongoing effort by Grimy Times to shed light on crimes committed against children and vulnerable individuals. We will continue to provide updates on this and other cases as more information becomes available.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-mt/pr/browning-woman-sentenced-27-months-prison-sexual-abuse-minor-boy