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State of Utah v. Damien Michael Draughon
Date: 04-07-2026
Case Number: 211910521
Judge: Heather Brereton
Court: Third District Court, Salt Lake Department, Utah
Plaintiff's Attorney: Salt Lake County, Utah, District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Salt Lake City, Utah, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with six counts of aggravated sexual abuse of a child, one count of obstruction of justice, and two counts of dealing in materials harmful to a minor.
Damien Michael Draughon married a woman who had
two children from a prior relationship. He subsequently
developed what he acknowledged was an inappropriate
relationship with one of those children, a thirteen-year-old girl
we’ll refer to as Sarah. One day, Sarah’s mother found
incriminating text messages between Draughon and Sarah.
Authorities investigated the matter and charged Draughon with
six counts of child sexual abuse, two counts of dealing in materials
harmful to a minor, and one count of obstruction of justice.
Damien Michael Draughon married a woman who had
two children from a prior relationship. He subsequently
developed what he acknowledged was an inappropriate
relationship with one of those children, a thirteen-year-old girl
we’ll refer to as Sarah. One day, Sarah’s mother found
incriminating text messages between Draughon and Sarah.
Authorities investigated the matter and charged Draughon with
six counts of child sexual abuse, two counts of dealing in materials
harmful to a minor, and one count of obstruction of justice.
Outcome:
The Defendant as found guilty.
Affirmed
Affirmed
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Utah v. Damien Michael Draughon?
The outcome was: The Defendant as found guilty. Affirmed
Which court heard State of Utah v. Damien Michael Draughon?
This case was heard in Third District Court, Salt Lake Department, Utah, UT. The presiding judge was Heather Brereton.
Who were the attorneys in State of Utah v. Damien Michael Draughon?
Plaintiff's attorney: Salt Lake County, Utah, District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Utah v. Damien Michael Draughon decided?
This case was decided on April 7, 2026.