COLUMBUS, Ohio — A federal grand jury has indicted Nalah T. Jackson, 24, of Columbus, on two counts of kidnapping of a minor. Each count carries a minimum sentence of 20 years in prison and up to life in prison.
According to the indictment, between December 19th and December 22nd, 2022, Jackson kidnapped two minor children in Columbus and traveled interstate with one of them.
U.S. Attorney Kenneth L. Parker said, “Jackson is currently in custody in Indiana and will be transported to the Southern District of Ohio to face her federal charges in U.S. District Court in Columbus. Those federal charges will supersede her current state charge of kidnapping. Protection of our youth is vital and ensuring the safe return of the children, in this case, was paramount. Now, as we move into the accountability phase of this incident, I can assure you that my office will continue to work with our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners in Ohio and Indiana to fully investigate the matter.”
