OKLAHOMA CITY – In a chilling case of domestic abuse within Indian Country, GARY MANILE HARRIS, 39, from Oklahoma City, has been sentenced to serve 48 months in federal prison. This sentence comes after Harris’s conviction for domestic assault by a habitual offender and domestic assault by strangulation.
The harrowing incident occurred on November 10, 2023, when Harris subjected a woman he was living with to a chokehold and physical abuse, including being dragged across the floor. The victim survived the attack but was left with significant injuries.
Harris is a member of the Chickasaw Nation, and the crime took place within the Chickasaw Nation’s jurisdiction, leading to federal court intervention. On April 3, 2024, Harris pleaded guilty to Count 1 of the indictment against him, acknowledging his previous domestic abuse charges.
U.S. District Judge David L. Russell handed down a severe sentence, taking into account Harris’s drug use and the necessity of protecting the public from his violent behavior. Judge Russell cited Harris’s extensive record, including prior felony convictions for domestic assault with a dangerous weapon and domestic violence by strangulation. Public records reflect that Harris has violated victim’s protective orders multiple times.
This case was investigated by the Chickasaw Lighthorse Police Department, with Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Kaleigh Blackwell and Assistant U.S. Attorney Brandon Hale leading the prosecution. The sentence is a stern reminder of the severity of domestic violence within Indian Country and the commitment to justice for its victims.
For additional information, refer to public filings in this case.
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Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime|Public Corruption|Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
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