Alisa Knight, Child Abuse and Neglect, South Dakota 2013

Alisa Knight, Dupree Woman, Sentenced for Child Abuse and Neglect

In a shocking turn of events, a Dupree woman has been sentenced for child abuse and neglect. Alisa Knight, a 29-year-old resident of Dupree, South Dakota, was convicted of Child Abuse and Neglect by a federal grand jury on May 15, 2013.

The conviction stems from incidents that occurred on multiple occasions between December 2011 and December 2012, when Knight resided in Dupree with her three minor children. A disturbing discovery revealed that Knight would ingest controlled substances, primarily methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance, in the presence of one of her young victims.

The victim, who was under the care, custody, and control of Knight, witnessed the defendant ingest methamphetamine on more than one occasion. This led to the victim gaining knowledge of what methamphetamine is, how to ingest it, and where Knight obtained it.

U.S. Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced the sentencing of Alisa Knight on December 18, 2013. Knight was sentenced to time served (50 days), 3 years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.

The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Troy R. Morley prosecuting the case. This disturbing case highlights the need for vigilant supervision and protection of minors from the dangers of child abuse and neglect.

Defendant Information:

Defendant Name: Alisa Knight

City and State: Dupree, South Dakota

Criminal Charges: Child Abuse and Neglect

Sentence: Time served (50 days), 3 years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund

Exact Date: December 18, 2013

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sd/pr/dupree-woman-sentenced-child-abuse-and-neglect