A Tuba City man has been sentenced to more than 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually abusing two young children on the Navajo Nation. Avery Cody Billy, 30, received a sentence of 188 months in federal prison and will serve 180 months of supervised release after his prison term. The sentencing took place on February 17, 2026, before U.S. District Judge Steven P. Logan.
Billy admitted to abusive sexual contact with a child. According to court records, he abused two girls who were in first grade when the abuse began and continued the acts over several years. Billy is an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation.
“Avery Cody Billy degraded, hurt and betrayed the trust of two little girls,” said U.S. Attorney Timothy Courchaine. “Our Justice system must protect the most vulnerable and hold predators fully accountable for the harm they cause to children. I am grateful for the dedicated Assistant U.S. Attorneys, victim specialists, FBI agents and tribal partners who joined forces to secure this sentence of nearly 16 years. Their commitment also ensures that survivors of abuse receive the critical support and resources they need to heal.”
“Protecting our nation’s kids is one of the most formidable missions of the FBI,” said FBI Phoenix Special Agent in Charge Heith Janke. “This defendant’s unspeakable actions will not be tolerated. This sentencing reflects the dedication of the FBI and our tribal law enforcement partners in assuring offenders like this are held accountable and brought to justice."
The investigation was conducted by the FBI Phoenix Division’s Flagstaff office along with the Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety. The case was prosecuted by officials from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona in Phoenix.
More information about cases handled by this office can be found at http://www.justice.gov/usao/az/
