A Midwest City man will spend two decades behind bars for his role in a domestic abuse case that involved the use of a firearm.
Jori Nicholas Franklin, 27, of Midwest City, was sentenced to serve 20 years in federal prison for being a convicted felon in possession of firearms.
According to court documents, Franklin had prior felony convictions, including Child Neglect in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma case number CF-2015-751 and Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine) in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma case number CF-2017-3808.
On March 3, 2021, Franklin was arrested in possession of a firearm that he had used in connection with the confinement and domestic abuse of his girlfriend. Evidence presented at sentencing showed that Franklin used the firearm to hold his girlfriend inside of a residence against her will and pistol-whipped her, causing serious bodily injuries requiring hospitalization.
U.S. District Court Judge Patrick R. Wyrick sentenced Franklin to serve a total of 240 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release. In support of his sentence, Judge Wyrick cited the nature and circumstances of the offense, as well as Franklin’s criminal history.
This case was the result of investigations by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Oklahoma City Police Department, and Midwest City Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Chelsie Pratt prosecuted the case.
This case is part of ‘Operation 922,’ which specifically targets domestic violence abusers for federal prosecution in western Oklahoma.
Defendant: Jori Nicholas Franklin
Criminal Charges: Felon in Possession of Firearms
City, State: Midwest City, Oklahoma
Date: April 20, 2021 (indictment), March 3, 2021 (arrest), February 24, 2022 (sentencing)
Sentence: 240 months (20 years) in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release
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Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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