A 33-year-old man from the Navajo Nation has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison for his role in abusive sexual contact in Indian Country.
Garrith Bitsilly, of Newcomb, New Mexico, pleaded guilty to the offense on June 1. In his plea agreement, he admitted to committing the crime on the Navajo Reservation in San Juan County between February 1, 2014, and August 31, 2014.
According to prosecutors, Bitsilly caused sexual contact with a child under the age of 12 at a family member’s residence. The abuse occurred between February 1, 2014, and August 31, 2014.
The case was investigated by the Farmington office of the FBI, with assistance from the Navajo Nation Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Elisa C. Dimas is prosecuting the case.
Bitsilly will also be subject to nine years of supervised release, in addition to his prison sentence.
The sentencing took place on October 29 in federal court in Albuquerque.
The details of the case have not been publicly disclosed, but it is clear that the abuse had a profound impact on the victim and their family.
As the community continues to grapple with the aftermath of the abuse, the sentencing of Garrith Bitsilly serves as a reminder of the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their actions.
The case is a stark reminder of the importance of protecting children from abuse and ensuring that those who commit such heinous crimes are held accountable.
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Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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