Steven C. Durant, a 57-year-old Arizona man, has pleaded not guilty to a 1997 escape charge after being captured by authorities in Arizona on September 10, 2013.
Durant was originally indicted by a federal grand jury on April 9, 1997, for allegedly leaving the Community Alternatives of the Black Hills on March 21, 1997. He went missing for several years following the indictment and was finally apprehended by the U.S. Marshals Service.
According to the indictment, the maximum penalty for the crime is 5 years of imprisonment and a $250,000 fine. However, the charge is merely an accusation, and Durant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
U.S. Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced the news, stating that the investigation is being conducted by the U.S. Marshals Service. Durant was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service, and a trial date has not yet been set.
Durant appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Veronica L. Duffy on September 24, 2013, and entered a plea of not guilty to the 1997 indictment.
The U.S. Marshals Service played a crucial role in capturing Durant, who had been on the run for over 15 years.
The case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to track down and apprehend individuals who have evaded justice for years.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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