Daniel Mark Tanner, Assault on a Minor, Montana 2018

Assault on a Minor Rocks Cut Bank Community

GREAT FALLS, Montana - A disturbing crime has shaken the community of Cut Bank, Montana, as 33-year-old Daniel Mark Tanner pleaded guilty to assaulting a minor girl on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation.

According to court records, the Cut Bank Police began investigating allegations of Tanner having inappropriate contact with the minor girl in January 2018. The victim, who was under the age of 14 at the time, revealed in an interview with law enforcement that she awoke to find Tanner had grabbed her hand and pulled it toward him. She described trying to move her hand away, but Tanner held it against her will.

The assault occurred on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, and the investigation was led by the FBI and Blackfeet Law Enforcement Services. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kalah Paisley is prosecuting the case.

Tanner faces a maximum five years in prison, a $50,000 fine, and three years of supervised release. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided over the hearing and set sentencing for September 17. Tanner was released pending further proceedings.

The community of Cut Bank is reeling from the news of Tanner's guilty plea. The town's residents are left to wonder how such a heinous crime could have occurred under their noses. As the investigation continues, one thing is clear: justice will be served.

Tanner's guilty plea is a significant step forward in the pursuit of justice for the victim and her family. The Blackfeet Indian Reservation community is also breathing a sigh of relief, knowing that the perpetrator will face consequences for his actions.

As we continue to follow this story, one thing is certain - the people of Cut Bank will not forget the devastating impact of Tanner's crimes. The community will come together to support the victim and her family, and to ensure that such a tragedy never happens again.

The case serves as a reminder of the importance of reporting suspicious activity and the need for continued support for victims of sex crimes. If you or someone you know has been affected by a similar crime, there are resources available to help.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-mt/pr/cut-bank-man-admits-assaulting-minor