Last week, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion reversing the November 2020 federal jury conviction of Jimcy McGirt on two counts of aggravated sexual abuse and one count of abusive sexual contact in Indian Country.

The appellate court determined an improper instruction of law was given to the jury which could have impacted the verdicts and remanded the case to the district court.

“The role of the prosecution is to seek justice under the law,” said United States Attorney Christopher J. Wilson. “We are disappointed by the ruling, but we respect the opinion of the court. If a critical error occurred during the trial, then our goal was not achieved. The United States Attorney’s Office will, however, continue pursuing justice for the victim.”