Man from Tulsa sentenced for assault, attempted kidnapping of intimate partner

A Tulsa man who assaulted and attempted to kidnap his intimate partner then tried to convince her to lie to authorities about the incident was sentenced Thursday in federal court, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.

U.S. District Judge Gregory K. Frizzell sentenced 37-year-old Derek Lee Lovell, a member of the Choctaw Nation, to 80 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release.

“Derek Lovell assaulted his partner, attempted to drag her to their car against her will, then tried to manipulate her into lying to protect him from prosecution,” said U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson “The U.S. Attorney’s Office will not tolerate domestic violence in Indian Country.”

In October, a federal jury convicted Lovell of attempted kidnapping in Indian Country; assault with intent to commit a felony; and attempting to influence, delay, and prevent testimony through corrupt persuasion.

Prosecutors say Lovell has an extensive criminal history.