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Stephens County Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography

For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY – DAMIEN CHRISTOPHER HAMILTON, 23, of Stephens County, has pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography in Indian Country, announced U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.

On September 4, 2024, a federal Grand Jury charged Hamilton with possession of child pornography in Indian Country. According to the Indictment, on June 13, 2024, Hamilton possessed an iPhone that contained images of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

On January 22, 2025, Hamilton pleaded guilty, and admitted he possessed images and videos of CSAM. At sentencing, Hamilton faces up to 20 years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000.

This case is in federal court because Hamilton is a member of the Chickasaw Nation and the crimes were committed within the boundaries of the Chickasaw Nation.

This case is the result of an investigation by the Chickasaw Nation Lighthorse Police Department, the Duncan Police Department, and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Kaleigh Blackwell is prosecuting the case.

Reference is made to public filings for additional information. 

Updated January 24, 2025