Pine Ridge Woman Charged with Theft of Government Property

A shocking case of government corruption has come to light in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. Bonita Ghost Dog, a 54-year-old resident of the city, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Theft of Government Property.

The indictment, handed down on January 21, 2015, alleges that Ghost Dog sold items belonging to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food Distribution Program, and kept the money for her personal gain between May 2006 and September 2013.

The maximum penalty upon conviction is 10 years imprisonment and/or a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and a $100 assessment to the Federal Crime Victims’ Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.

Ghost Dog appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Veronica Duffy on January 29, 2015, and pleaded not guilty to the indictment. The investigation was conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Ben Patterson is prosecuting the case.

The charge is merely an accusation, and Ghost Dog is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. A trial date has not been set, and Ghost Dog was released pending trial.

The case highlights the need for transparency and accountability in government agencies, and it serves as a reminder that those who abuse their positions of power will be held accountable.

Ghost Dog’s case is a stark reminder that corruption can occur anywhere, even in the most unlikely of places. The people of Pine Ridge and the state of South Dakota deserve better, and it is up to law enforcement and the justice system to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.

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