A federal jury has convicted a Catoosa man for committing sex crimes against three children, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.
Garrin Michael Thompson, 48, of Catoosa, was found guilty of transportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity; aggravated sexual abuse of a child under 12 in Indian Country; and coercion and enticement of a minor.
“For more than 20 years, Garrin Thompson repeatedly preyed on children. This week, four victims testified in federal court, exposing his egregious crimes. I am thankful they found the courage to come forward to stop him from victimizing another child,” said U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.
According to court documents, in March 2022, Thompson took a 10-year-old child from Catoosa to Tyler, Texas, where he sexually abused the girl at a hotel. The child was attending an athletic competition at the time. Thompson told the child that she should keep the incident a secret.
Forensic interviewers conducted interviews with the victim and others to whom Thompson had access. During the interviews, multiple other victims came forward.
A second victim disclosed that she was between four and six years old when Thompson sexually abused her from 2007 and 2009. The victim also stated that Thompson would play a “tickle game,” frequently touching the victim on the inner thighs, lower stomach and near her pubic area while she was wearing clothes.
A third victim disclosed that from 2000 to 2001, Thompson attempted to coerce and entice the victim to engage in sexual activity on two occasions when the victim was between 10 and 12 years old.
The federal jury convicted Thompson Wednesday for his crimes. U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson stated, “I am thankful they found the courage to come forward to stop him from victimizing another child.”
Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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