Anthony Lennon - 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Convicted of Sex Offender Registration Failure
Summary
Anthony Lennon, a fugitive formerly on Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond's 10 Most Wanted list, has been convicted by a federal jury of failing to register as a sex offender. Lennon was captured in upstate New York last October after spending 13 years on the run following a 2008 conviction for aggravated possession of child pornography. At sentencing, Lennon faces up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
“Lennon faces up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 at sentencing.”
Sex offender registration obligations are enforced at both state and federal levels, and failures to maintain registration can result in prosecution even years after the underlying offense. Entities and individuals subject to these requirements should verify current registration status and any reporting obligations in all jurisdictions of residence and employment.
What changed
This announcement confirms the conviction of Anthony Lennon, a 10 Most Wanted fugitive, for failing to register as a sex offender under federal law. The conviction resulted from a federal jury trial following Lennon's capture in New York, where he had been living under the alias "Justin Phillips" for over a decade.
This is an individual criminal enforcement action with limited direct compliance implications for other parties. The case does, however, underscores the continued enforcement of sex offender registration obligations at both state and federal levels. Entities subject to sex offender registration requirements should ensure ongoing compliance, as failures to register carry significant criminal penalties including potential federal prosecution.
Penalties
Up to 10 years in prison and up to $250,000 fine at sentencing
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10 Most Wanted Oklahoma fugitive convicted after vanishing
Tweet PRINT Email Tuesday, April 21, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY (April 21, 2026) – An Oklahoma man who was added to Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted list last July has been convicted of failing to register as a sex offender.
Anthony Lennon, formerly of Moore, was found guilty Friday by a federal jury. In 2008, he was convicted of five counts of aggravated possession of child pornography, and in 2012 he vanished. Lennon spent 13 years on the run before he was captured in upstate New York last October, just three months after he was featured on Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted list.
Lennon had been living in New York under the alias “Justin Phillips.” His identity was confirmed through fingerprint analysis.
“Anthony Lennon evaded justice for too long, but now he is facing the consequences of his actions,” Drummond said. “I appreciate the work of our law enforcement partners to capture this fugitive and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for their successful prosecution.”
Lennon faces up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 at sentencing.
Last Modified on Apr 21, 2026
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