A federal grand jury has charged a Bixby tattoo artist with sexually assaulting female customers during tattooing sessions, with investigators identifying approximately 15 alleged victims.
Austin Wayne Haley was named in a superseding indictment announced on Aug. 21 by U.S. Attorney Christopher J. Nassar of the Northern District of Oklahoma. The 18-count indictment includes 16 counts of abusive sexual contact in Indian Country, one count of sexual abuse without consent in Indian Country and one count of possessing a firearm while subject to a domestic violence protective order.
The U.S. Attorney's Office said Haley is accused of engaging in unwanted sexual contact with the intent to degrade victims for his own sexual gratification. Prosecutors allege the assaults occurred during tattooing sessions at both Haley's home and his shop, Villain Ink Studios, in 2024 and 2025.
The Tulsa World reported that federal investigators identified approximately 15 women as alleged victims. The newspaper described the charges as "additional," indicating Haley previously faced charges before the grand jury returned this superseding indictment.
Haley is a member of the Cherokee Nation, which establishes federal jurisdiction under Indian Country law.
The firearms charge alleges Haley possessed a gun and ammunition while knowing he was subject to a domestic violence protective order.
The FBI and the Bixby Police Department investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Stacey Todd is prosecuting.
The Haley indictment is separate from the federal case against Joseph Scott Warledo, 19, of Tulsa, who was charged Aug. 6 with sexual abuse involving two minor victims in an unrelated matter.
As with all indictments, the charges against Haley are allegations. He is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
No arraignment date has been publicly announced. Anyone with information related to the case can contact the FBI's Oklahoma City field office or the Bixby Police Department.
