Muskogee stepfather pleads guilty to abuse after stepdaughter gives birth
Mar 26, 2026
A Muskogee County man entered a blind plea in court after his 11-year-old stepdaughter gave birth to his baby.Assistant District Attorney Janet Hutson told 2 News DNA testing revealed a 99% certainty that Dustin Walker is the ba
by's father.Walker pleaded guilty to felony sexual abuse of a child under 12 and six felony counts of child neglect. All charges are 85% crimes, meaning once sentenced, Walker must serve 85% of the sentence before being eligible for parole.Sentencing is scheduled for June 18th.Court records show the 11-year-old gave birth to a full-term baby at home with no prenatal care or doctor visits during her entire pregnancy.Walker, the girl's biological mother, Cherie Walker, and her grandmother, Michelle Justus, maintained that no one in the home knew the child was pregnant. They both face charges.During a preliminary hearing on Jan. 30, Dustin Walker waived his right to participate. By entering a blind plea, he pleads guilty with no agreement in place with prosecutors. This move hands complete sentencing power over to the judge.Muskogee County District Attorney Janet Hutson addressed the situation, "This case has been extremely difficult My hope is that with justice, these children will find a better place."This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.Stay in touch with us anytime, anywhere -- 2 News Oklahoma on your schedule | Download on your TV, watch for free. How to watch on your streaming device Download our free app for Apple, Android and Kindle devices. Like us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Watch LIVE 24/7 on YouTube
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