Mistrial Declared For Tulsa Man Accused Of Molesting Underage Girl

The trial is underway for a Tulsa man accused of going into a house through an unlocked door, climbing in bed with a teen, and sexually assaulting her.

Tuesday, November 30th 2021, 10:20 am

By: Reagan Ledbetter

TULSA, Oklahoma -

UPDATE 1/21/21: Steven Newman was found not guilty of lewd molestation, first-degree burglary and assault and battery. Newman was found guilty of putting bodily fluids on a police officer.

The trial for a Tulsa man accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl has been put on hold after a jury could not be seated on Tuesday.

According to the judge in the case, the court will reconvene on Monday, Dec. 6 in a second attempt to select a jury.

Steven Newman was arrested in July 2020 and is accused of going into a house through an unlocked door, climbing in bed with a teen, and sexually assaulting her. Tulsa Police say the victim screamed and the victim's mother ran into the room and Newman punched her in the face.

Reagan Ledbetter

Reagan Ledbetter joined the News On 6 team close to June 2018 as a multimedia journalist. Over the years, he has become a familiar face to viewers, now anchoring the News On 6 at Noon. Reagan also specializes in crime reporting, with his dedication to journalism being driven by his passion for keeping Oklahomans safe and informed.