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Sexual Abuse on Red Lake Reservation Lands 24-Year-Old Man Behind Bars
A harrowing case of sexual assault has shaken the Red Lake Indian Reservation in Minnesota. Avery Wade Schoenborn, a 24-year-old man, has been charged with one count of sexual abuse after allegedly committing the heinous crime on May 7, 2013.
According to the indictment, Schoenborn engaged in a sexual act with a woman who was incapable of declining participation in the act. This disturbing act has left the victim and the community reeling. If convicted, Schoenborn faces a potential penalty of life in prison, a stark reminder of the severity of the crime.
The investigation into this case was a joint effort between the Red Lake Tribal Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The U.S. Attorney’s Office is handling the prosecution, with Assistant United States Attorney Clifford B. Wardlaw leading the charge.
The Red Lake Indian Reservation is a federal-jurisdiction reservation, which means that crimes committed there are investigated by the FBI in conjunction with the Red Lake Tribal Police Department. This collaborative effort is crucial in ensuring that justice is served in these cases.
The U.S. Justice Department has taken steps to increase engagement, coordination, and action relative to public safety in tribal communities. The Violence Against Women Federal and Tribal Prosecution Task Force is a key initiative in this effort, exploring current issues and recommending best practices in prosecution strategies involving domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
Violence against women occurs at epidemic rates in tribal communities. In 2005, Congress reported that one in three women is raped during her lifetime, and women in these communities are nearly three times more likely to be battered during their lives as Caucasian women. This stark reality underscores the need for continued efforts to address this crisis.
A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty at trial. Schoenborn will have his day in court, and the justice system will determine the outcome. In the meantime, the community can take comfort in knowing that those responsible for such heinous crimes will be held accountable.
Key Facts
- State: Minnesota
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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