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United States of America v. Jack Allen Robertson
Date: 07-17-2023
Case Number:
Judge: Not Available
Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Washington (King County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States Attorney’s Office in Seattle
Defendant's Attorney:
Description:
Seattle, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with abusive sexual contact on board an aircraft.
Jack Allen Roberson, age 69, from North Carolina was seated next to the 15-year-old victim who was traveling with her guardian. According to the criminal complaint, while Roberson appeared to be sleeping, he allegedly slipped his hand onto the victim's thigh and ran in up under her skirt and towards her genitals. The victim reported the unwanted touching to her guardian who contacted the flight attendant. Roberson was moved to a different seat. Law enforcement was contacted and met the plane on arrival. Roberson was arrested and taken to the Federal Detention Center at SeaTac.
Abusive sexual contact on an aircraft is punishable by up to two years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
The charges contained in the criminal complaint are only allegations. A person is presumed innocent unless and until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
The case is being investigated by the FBI.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Sanaa Nagi.
Jack Allen Roberson, age 69, from North Carolina was seated next to the 15-year-old victim who was traveling with her guardian. According to the criminal complaint, while Roberson appeared to be sleeping, he allegedly slipped his hand onto the victim's thigh and ran in up under her skirt and towards her genitals. The victim reported the unwanted touching to her guardian who contacted the flight attendant. Roberson was moved to a different seat. Law enforcement was contacted and met the plane on arrival. Roberson was arrested and taken to the Federal Detention Center at SeaTac.
Abusive sexual contact on an aircraft is punishable by up to two years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
The charges contained in the criminal complaint are only allegations. A person is presumed innocent unless and until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
The case is being investigated by the FBI.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Sanaa Nagi.
Outcome:
An indictment is not proof of guilt.
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Defendant's Experts:
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Jack Allen Robertson?
The outcome was: An indictment is not proof of guilt.
Which court heard United States of America v. Jack Allen Robertson?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Western District of Washington (King County), WA. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Jack Allen Robertson?
Plaintiff's attorney: United States Attorney’s Office in Seattle.
When was United States of America v. Jack Allen Robertson decided?
This case was decided on July 17, 2023.