James Damien McIntosh, Rape of a Minor, Oklahoma 2021

A gruesome case of sexual abuse has come to an end in Tulsa, Oklahoma. James Damien McIntosh, a 43-year-old man, has been sentenced to a total of 365 months in federal prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release for raping a minor.

According to court documents, McIntosh pleaded guilty to incest in Indian Country and attempted coercion and enticement of a minor on May 11, 2021. He admitted to knowingly engaging in sexual intercourse with a minor female from March 18, 2015, to Dec. 10, 2019.

The victim disclosed to authorities that she had been raped by McIntosh numerous times starting in 2015. She told officers that the defendant would send electronic messages using code words to coerce her into sex acts with him. McIntosh would make her perform the sex acts in exchange for privileges and basic necessities like clothing and toiletries. He would also threaten the victim and physically assault the victim if she did not comply with his demands.

The FBI and Tulsa Police Department investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Sandra M. Urban and Christopher J. Nassar prosecuted the case.

McIntosh’s crimes are a stark reminder of the devastating impact of child abuse and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable. The sentence handed down by Chief U.S. District Judge John F. Heil III is a just outcome for the victim and a warning to would-be abusers.

The case highlights the need for greater awareness and education about the signs of child abuse and the importance of reporting suspicious activity to the authorities. If you or someone you know is a victim of child abuse, there are resources available to help. The National Child Abuse Hotline can be reached at 1-800-422-4453.

The people of Tulsa and Oklahoma can rest a little easier knowing that McIntosh will be behind bars for the next three decades. However, the true measure of justice will be seen in the healing and recovery of the victim and her family.

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