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Ponca City Man Sentenced to 151 Months in Federal Prison for Forcible Sexual Assault
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Ponca City Man Sentenced to 151 Months in Federal Prison for Forcible Sexual Assault

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – In a shocking case of violent crime, Ivan Bennett Willis, 22, was sentenced to 151 months in federal prison for forcibly assaulting a victim in Ponca City, Oklahoma.

Prosecutors revealed that Willis committed the heinous crime on September 22, 2013, at a home located on Ponca Tribal land. The victim suffered unimaginable trauma at the hands of the defendant, who was convicted by a jury in January of this year.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Rozia McKinney-Foster led the prosecution in this case, working closely with investigators from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Senior United States District Court Judge Robin J. Cauthron presided over the trial and handed down the harsh sentence, which also includes five years of supervised release upon Willis’s release from incarceration. The defendant will also be required to register as a sex offender.

The case highlights the severity of forcible sexual assault and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their crimes. Grimy Times will continue to follow this story and provide updates as more information becomes available.

In a statement, U.S. Attorney Sanford C. Coats emphasized the gravity of the offense and the importance of justice being served. ‘Ivan Bennett Willis was sentenced to 151 months in federal prison by Senior United States District Court Judge Robin J. Cauthron,’ Coats said. ‘Upon his release from incarceration, Willis was ordered to serve five years of supervised release and register as a sex offender.’

Grimy Times would like to extend its support to the victim and their loved ones, who have endured unimaginable pain and trauma. We hope that this sentence brings them a measure of closure and justice.