Ryan Duke Haight, Sexual Abuse of a Minor, Oklahoma 2024

Tulsa Man Sentenced for Sexually Abusing Minor

TULSA, Okla. – In a shocking case, Ryan Duke Haight, 45, has been sentenced to 120 months in prison for his role in the sexual abuse of a minor.

According to evidence presented at trial, Haight made sexual comments to the 14-year-old minor victim, began touching her on the buttocks, claiming it was an accident, and played with the seam of her panties. Further, Haight even told the victim that he preferred 'butts' over 'boobs,' which was why he liked the victim.

The abuse escalated in the spring of 2024, with Haight resting his hand on the victim's leg and touching her underneath her clothing while driving her home. Then, in July 2024, Haight told the victim he wanted to give her a massage as his 'prize' for winning a bet. While massaging the victim, Haight sexually abused her.

U.S. District Judge Frizzell sentenced Haight to 120 months imprisonment, followed by 15 years of supervised release. Upon his release, Haight will also be required to register as a sex offender. Judge Frizzell further ordered Haight to pay $3,353.70 in restitution.

Haight will remain in custody pending transfer to the U.S. Bureau of Prisons. The FBI and the Rogers County Sheriff’s Office investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Stephen Scaife and Kate Brandon prosecuted the case.

This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit Justice.gov/PSC.

Haight's conviction is a stark reminder of the importance of protecting our children from predators like him. We hope that this sentence brings closure to the victim and her family.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndok/pr/claremore-man-sentenced-sexual-abuse-minor-and-abusive-sexual-contact