Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that James Magee, a 51-year-old from Mississippi, pleaded guilty to assaulting a co-worker on an oil platform. The incident, which took place on the high seas, led to Magee's conviction under 18 U.S.C. § 113(a)(4).
Court documents reveal that Magee attacked his colleague by punching and kicking him until they were separated. The victim was airlifted to a hospital in Morgan City for treatment of injuries including orbital fractures around the eye, bruising to the left eye socket and upper torso, and a chipped tooth.
Magee could face up to one year in prison, one year of supervised release, a fine of $100,000, and a mandatory $25 special assessment fee.
The Coast Guard Investigative Services conducted the investigation into this case. Assistant United States Attorney Christine Calogero and Duane A. Evans from the General Crimes Unit are leading the prosecution.
