66 year old Hosea R. Jackson of Baltimore was sentenced to probation for the crimes of third-
degree criminal restraint with the risk of serious bodily injury and fourth-degree criminal sexual
contact. On July 14, 2023, an Atlantic County jury found Jackson guilty of both counts.
The State argued that Jackson should be sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison
based on the facts of the case and Jackson’s prior criminal record.
On July 30, 2018, the defendant locked M.O., a housekeeper at the Claridge Hotel, in his hotel
room. He grabbed her arms, refusing to let her go. A struggle ensued until the victim was able to break free and escape. She locked herself in a nearby room and called for help.