Source: Office of United States Attorneys
OKLAHOMA CITY – Today, MARLON DEWAYNE MARTIN, 44, of Oklahoma City, pleaded guilty to sex trafficking of a child, announced U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.
On September 17, 2024, a federal Grand Jury returned a four-count Indictment against Martin, charging him with sex trafficking and sexual exploitation of a child, and distribution and possession of child pornography. According to the Indictment, between September 15, 2023, and February 26, 2024, Martin knowingly recruited and caused a child to be engaged in a commercial sex act, while also producing, distributing, and possessing child sexual abuse material.
Today, Martin pleaded guilty to Count 1 of the Indictment, and admitted he arranged commercial sex dates between the minor child and others and provided hotel rooms for that purpose. At sentencing, Martin faces a minimum of 10 years and a maximum of life in prison, and a fine of up to $250,000.
This case is the result of an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations, the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs, and the Oklahoma City Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Bow Bottomly is prosecuting the case.
Reference is made to public filings for additional information.