Adam Standing Soldier, Sexual Assault of a Minor, South Dakota 2013

A Minneapolis man has been sentenced to prison for his role in a disturbing crime that shocked a South Dakota community.

Adam Standing Soldier, 25, was convicted of sexual assault of a minor and was sentenced to 37 months' imprisonment, 5 years' supervised release, and a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund on May 31, 2013.

The offense occurred on February 5, 2012, in South Dakota. Standing Soldier pled guilty to the charge on February 14, 2013.

The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Laura A. Shattuck prosecuting the case.

Standing Soldier was immediately remanded to the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons after the sentencing.

The crime was a serious offense that has had a lasting impact on the victim and their family. The sentence handed down by the court is a reflection of the seriousness of the crime and the need to hold perpetrators accountable.

The community is safer with Standing Soldier behind bars, and the victim and their family can begin the process of healing and moving forward.

The case serves as a reminder of the importance of reporting crimes and seeking help when needed. If you or someone you know is a victim of a crime, there are resources available to help.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sd/pr/minnesota-man-sentenced-sexual-assault-minor