Damien Christopher Hamilton, a 23-year-old resident of Stephens County, Oklahoma, has entered a guilty plea to charges of possessing child pornography in Indian Country. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.
Hamilton was indicted by a federal Grand Jury on September 4, 2024. The indictment revealed that he had possession of an iPhone containing images classified as child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on June 13, 2024.
On January 22, 2025, Hamilton admitted guilt in court for possessing both images and videos of CSAM. He could face up to 20 years in federal prison and a fine that may reach $250,000 upon sentencing.
The federal jurisdiction is applicable in this case because Hamilton is a member of the Chickasaw Nation and the offenses occurred within its boundaries.
The investigation leading to these charges was conducted 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 responsible for prosecuting this case.
For more details, public filings are available for reference.