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Man accused of sexual abuse could have victims in Oklahoma

Investigators believe the abuse dates back to 30 years

Man accused of sexual abuse could have victims in Oklahoma

Investigators believe the abuse dates back to 30 years

AND THIS ALSO HAPPENING NOW, SEARCHING FOR MORE VICTIMS. NEW AT FIVE. THE FBI SAYS THIS MAN, JAMES THOMPSON, COULD HAVE SEXUALLY ABUSED CHILDREN. THE 71 YEAR OLD WAS JUST INDICTED IN TENNESSEE, AND NOW THE FBI IS TRYING TO BUILD A CASE AGAINST HIM. AUTHORITIES SAY HE HAS A PROPERTY IN SAYRE, OKLAHOMA, IN BECKHAM COUNTY, WHERE HE WOULD HAVE YOUNG BOYS OUT TO HUNT, FISH. AND WRESTLE. OFFICIALS BELIEVE THE ABUSE SPANS OVER THE PAST THREE YEARS TAKE ANOTHER LOOK HERE IF YOU HAVE A
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Man accused of sexual abuse could have victims in Oklahoma

Investigators believe the abuse dates back to 30 years

The FBI needs help tying victims to a man accused of sexually abusing young boys. Earlier this month, a federal grand jury returned a three-count indictment against James Coleman Thompson of Lookout Mountain, Tennessee. The 71-year-old also has property in Sayre, Oklahoma. Investigators believe Thompson would bring victims to the property to hunt, fish and wrestle. >> Download the KOCO 5 AppAuthorities say Thompson was involved with several youth hunting and wrestling programs over the years. The ages of his victims range from 10 to 15 years-old. He is being held in Chattanooga pending trial. If you or someone you know is connected to Thompson, call the FBI at 423-265-3601. Top HeadlinesManhunt underway for suspect sought in connection with multiple Oklahoma homicidesDriver taken to hospital after crash involving 2 semitrailers on I-40 in southeast OKC, OHP saysRiley Strain's cause of death confirmed after final autopsy results are releasedRep. Tom Cole touts support for Trump after winning Republican primary for 4th Congressional DistrictOklahoma Election Results: June 18 primary elections

The FBI needs help tying victims to a man accused of sexually abusing young boys.

Earlier this month, a federal grand jury returned a three-count indictment against James Coleman Thompson of Lookout Mountain, Tennessee.

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The 71-year-old also has property in Sayre, Oklahoma. Investigators believe Thompson would bring victims to the property to hunt, fish and wrestle.

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Authorities say Thompson was involved with several youth hunting and wrestling programs over the years. The ages of his victims range from 10 to 15 years-old.

He is being held in Chattanooga pending trial.

If you or someone you know is connected to Thompson, call the FBI at 423-265-3601.


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