TUCSON, Ariz. – A 25-year-old man from Sells, Ariz., has been sentenced to prison for the sexual abuse of two minors. Tracy Antonio, an enrolled member of the Tohono O’odham Nation, was sentenced to 37 months of imprisonment, to be followed by a lifetime term of supervised release.
The crimes occurred between November 12, 2015, and March 23, 2017, near Sells, Ariz., on the Tohono O’odham Nation Reservation. Antonio engaged in sexual intercourse with two victims, who were both less than 16 years old at the time.
The investigation was conducted by the Tohono O’odham Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Erica Seger and Frances Kreamer Hope, District of Arizona, Tucson, prosecuted the case against Antonio.
Antonio must also register as a sex offender and follow sex offender conditions while on supervised release. The case against Antonio was previously pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual abuse of a minor.
The Tohono O’odham Nation Reservation is a sovereign nation located in southern Arizona. The reservation is home to the Tohono O’odham people, who have lived in the region for thousands of years.
This case is a reminder of the importance of protecting children from abuse and exploitation. The Tohono O’odham Nation has a strong commitment to keeping children safe and supporting victims of abuse.
Antonio’s sentence is a significant step towards justice for the victims in this case. The Tohono O’odham Nation and the U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to work together to protect children and hold perpetrators accountable.
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Key Facts
- State: Arizona
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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