Fourteen Years, $3,000 in Fines: The Price Paid by Two Choctaw Men for a Brutal Assault
On April 6, 2011, a residence in Neshoba County, Mississippi, turned into a scene of unimaginable violence. Two men, Robert Lee Jim, 32, and Jackie Devon Stokes, Jr., 33, both Choctaw Indians, brutally attacked and assaulted a victim on lands within the confines of the Choctaw Indian Reservation.
The victim, whose identity remains protected, was left with serious bodily injuries. Miraculously, they survived the ordeal, but their life was forever changed. The victim was rushed to the University of Mississippi Medical Center for treatment.
The FBI and Choctaw Tribal Police Department joined forces to investigate the heinous crime. Their tireless efforts led to the arrest and subsequent conviction of the perpetrators.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr. led the prosecution, presenting a compelling case against the defendants. Senior U.S. District Judge William H. Barbour delivered the verdict, sentencing Robert Lee Jim to 96 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release. Jackie Devon Stokes, Jr. received an 84-month sentence, also with three years of supervised release.
In addition to their prison time, both defendants were ordered to pay a $1,500 fine, a small price to pay for the trauma they inflicted on their victim. The severity of the sentences reflects the gravity of the crime, serving as a warning to those who would commit similar acts of violence.
The case serves as a reminder of the importance of justice for Native American communities. The Choctaw Nation of Mississippi has long struggled with issues of crime and violence, and this conviction brings a measure of closure to the victim and their family.
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Key Facts
- State: Mississippi
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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