Stilwell Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse of a Minor in Indian Country
Muskogee, Oklahoma – In a shocking turn of events, Steven Don Wallis, a 30-year-old man from Stilwell, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to sexual abuse of a minor in Indian Country.
According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, Wallis engaged in and attempted to engage in sexual acts with a 12-year-old girl who was at least four years younger than him. The abuse allegedly took place from January 2017 to April 5, 2017, in Indian Country, within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States.
The charge of sexual abuse of a minor or ward in Indian Country is a serious crime, punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.00. Assistant United States Attorney Edward Snow represented the United States in this case.
The investigation into Wallis’s crimes was a collaborative effort between the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, the Cherokee Nation Marshal Service, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Steven P. Shreder accepted Wallis’s plea and ordered the completion of a presentence investigation report. The outcome of this case will have a significant impact on the community, and the people of Oklahoma demand justice for the victims of child abuse.
Wallis, a resident of Stilwell, Oklahoma, will face the consequences of his actions, and the people of Oklahoma can rest assured that those who prey on children will be held accountable.
Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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