In a shocking turn of events, a 22-year-old Okemah man has pleaded guilty to a federal crime that could land him in prison for up to 25 years. Seth Henry Thomas, a resident of Okemah, Oklahoma, entered a guilty plea to Arson In Indian Country, a crime that carries a maximum sentence of 25 years, a fine of up to $250,000.00, or both.
According to the indictment, on or about September 15, 2019, Thomas, an Indian, willfully and maliciously set fire to and burned a building and dwelling in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Indian Country. The charges arose from a thorough investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
The Honorable John F. Heil III, U.S. District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the plea and ordered the completion of a presentence investigation report. Assistant United States Attorney Ben Gifford represented the United States at the plea hearing.
The FBI’s investigation into the arson case was a prime example of their dedication to keeping the community safe. The agency’s work in this case has helped to bring justice to the victims of Thomas’s actions.
Thomas’s guilty plea has led to a significant sentence. He faces up to 25 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000.00, or both. The exact sentence will be determined after a presentence investigation report is completed.
The guilty plea of Seth Henry Thomas is a sobering reminder of the consequences of committing a federal crime. The FBI’s investigation and the U.S. Attorney’s Office’s pursuit of justice have brought this crime to light, and we can expect to see a significant sentence handed down in the coming weeks.
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Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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