McLaughlin Man Charged with Kidnapping and Assault
A disturbing case of alleged domestic violence has come to light in McLaughlin, South Dakota. Brandon Ducheneaux, a 44-year-old man from the area, has been charged with kidnapping and assault.
According to the indictment, Ducheneaux allegedly kidnapped his intimate partner and assaulted her by strangulation between March 3, 2016, and March 4, 2016. This is not the first time Ducheneaux has been accused of assaulting his intimate partner, as he has at least two prior convictions for the same crime.
The maximum penalty for the charges against Ducheneaux is up to life in federal prison and/or a $250,000 fine, 5 years of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
Ducheneaux appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge William D. Gerdes on March 20, 2019, and pled not guilty to the Indictment. He was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial. A trial date has not been set.
The investigation into the alleged crime is being conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Standing Rock Agency. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kirsten Jasper is prosecuting the case.
The charges against Ducheneaux are merely accusations, and he is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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