Dallas, TX - Derek Flaming, a 37-year-old Oklahoma man, has been handed a life sentence in federal prison after being found guilty of sexually abusing a child while he was a military dependent at the U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan in the Republic of Korea. The sentencing follows an extensive joint investigation led by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Tulsa.
Flaming was convicted by a jury on charges that included receipt and distribution of obscene visual representation of the sexual abuse of children, aggravated sexual abuse, and attempted sexual abuse.
HSI Dallas Special Agent in Charge Lester R. Hayes emphasized, "Children should never be subjected to abuse. They are our most precious assets, and we will do everything possible to protect them by removing predators from our communities. This defendant's life sentence serves as a testament to the dedication, collaboration, and resilience of all law enforcement partners involved in this investigation. Now, the healing process can begin."
Assistant U.S. Attorney Aaron Jolly from the Northern District of Oklahoma led the prosecution in the case.
As the primary investigative arm of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), HSI is responsible for tackling transnational crime and threats, particularly those involving criminal organizations that exploit global infrastructures related to international trade, travel, and finance. With a workforce exceeding 8,700 employees, including over 6,000 special agents stationed in 237 cities across the United States and 93 overseas locations spanning 56 countries, HSI boasts one of the largest international footprints in U.S. law enforcement.
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