Adrian Spotted Horse, a 33-year-old man from Wakpala, South Dakota, has been sentenced to a maximum of 3 years in prison for abusive sexual contact.
According to court documents, Spotted Horse made two separate attempts to force sexual contact on a victim on May 31, 2012. He was subsequently indicted by a grand jury on October 16, 2012, and later pled guilty to a Superseding Information on February 7, 2013.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Troy Morley, with the Federal Bureau of Investigation conducting the investigation. Spotted Horse was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshal pending sentencing.
At the time of the incident, Spotted Horse was 33 years old, and the maximum penalty for abusive sexual contact is 3 years of imprisonment, a $250,000 fine or both, and a mandatory minimum of 5 years up to life of supervised release.
A presentence investigation has been ordered, and a sentencing date was set for April 30, 2013. In a disturbing display of audacity, Spotted Horse made two separate attempts to force sexual contact on the victim, leaving the victim shaken and traumatized.
The Wakpala community is reeling from the news, with many residents expressing shock and outrage at Spotted Horse’s actions. As the community comes to terms with this disturbing incident, it is clear that justice has been served, and Spotted Horse will face the consequences of his actions.
While the exact sentence will be determined at Spotted Horse’s sentencing hearing, one thing is clear: he will spend time behind bars for his egregious crimes. The people of Wakpala and the surrounding communities demand justice and accountability for such heinous acts, and in this case, justice has been served.
Related Federal Cases
- William Left Hand Sentenced for Abusive Sexual Contact · South Dakota
- McLaughlin Man Jailed for 10 Years for Abusive Sexual Contact with 9-Year-Old · South Dakota
- 62-Year-Old Man Sentenced for Abusive Sexual Contact with Child · South Dakota
- 66-Year-Old Iowa Man Sentenced to 27 Years for Abusive Sexual Contact · Iowa
- 66yo Iowa Man Sentenced to 27 Years for Abusive Sexual Contact · Iowa
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
ðŸâ€Â’ Get the grimiest stories delivered weekly. Subscribe free →
MORE FEDERAL CRIME NEWS
Sex CrimesSex CrimesSex CrimesSex Crimes