Marlon Dewayne Martin, 48, from Oklahoma City, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for child sex trafficking. The sentence was announced by U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.
Court records show that in September 2023, a homeless female minor was recruited by another individual to work for Martin with the intent of making money through commercial sex acts involving the minor. Martin was aware the victim was under 18 when he began trafficking her. Between September 2023 and February 2024, Martin arranged commercial sex dates for the minor, provided transportation and hotel rooms, and collected proceeds from these activities. He also produced and distributed child pornography involving the victim.
“The exploitation of minors is among the most reprehensible crimes we confront, and those who prey on children will face the full weight of the justice system,” said U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester. “This sentence reflects not only the seriousness of the offense but also our unwavering commitment to protecting the most vulnerable.”
Donnie Anderson, Director of the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs, commented on Martin’s actions: “The actions of Marlon Dewayne Martin could best be described as pure evil, using a juvenile victim for commercial sex trafficking and distributing child pornography. I want to thank the US Attorney’s Office Western District for their prosecution and securing this sentence. And I am extremely proud of the exhaustive investigative work by my agency’s Human Trafficking Unit to get this predator off our streets and rescuing the victim so they could get immediate access to recovery assistance.”
James Carmany, Assistant Special Agent in Charge for HSI Dallas – Oklahoma Division, added: “HSI works relentlessly with our law enforcement partners every single day to ensure those involved in sexually exploitative acts against children are brought to justice. With this child predator behind bars, the lengthy healing journey for this unwarranted trauma can now begin.”
A federal Grand Jury indicted Martin on September 17, 2024, charging him with child sex trafficking. He pleaded guilty on February 7, 2025, admitting that he rented a hotel room for the victim and drove her there to engage in commercial sex acts.
At his sentencing hearing on August 8, 2025, U.S. District Judge David L. Russell imposed a sentence of 240 months in federal prison followed by supervised release for life. Judge Russell cited Martin’s extensive criminal history—including prior convictions ranging from assault on a police officer to drug distribution—as well as the gravity of his offenses and public safety concerns.
The case was investigated by both the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs and Homeland Security Investigations. Assistant U.S. Attorney Bow Bottomly prosecuted.
This prosecution falls under Project Safe Childhood (PSC), an initiative led by U.S. Attorney’s Offices and DOJ Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section that brings together federal, state, and local resources to address child sexual exploitation crimes online and rescue victims nationwide. More information about PSC is available at www.justice.gov/psc.
Reference is made to public filings for additional details.
