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Rapid City Man Charged with Sex Offender Registration Failure

A Rapid City man has been charged with Failure to Register as a Sex Offender, according to a federal indictment. Patrick Black Spotted Horse, age 25, was indicted by a federal grand jury on August 19, 2014, for knowingly failing to register and update his registration as a sex offender under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act.

The indictment alleges that Black Spotted Horse failed to register between July 15, 2014, and July 27, 2014. If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of up to 10 years in custody and/or a $250,000 fine, a mandatory minimum of 5 years, up to life, of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.

Black Spotted Horse appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on August 22, 2014, and pled not guilty to the indictment. He was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial. A trial date has not been set.

The investigation is being conducted by the U.S. Marshals Service and the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services. Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy M. Maher is prosecuting the case.

The charge is merely an accusation and Black Spotted Horse is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. If convicted, he will face a significant sentence and a hefty fine.

Black Spotted Horse’s failure to register as a sex offender is a serious offense, and it’s essential that he is held accountable for his actions. The public has the right to know about sex offenders in their community, and it’s the responsibility of law enforcement to ensure that they register correctly.

The case is a reminder that the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act is in place to protect the public and ensure that sex offenders are held accountable for their actions. We will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.

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