A Sioux Falls, South Dakota man has been charged with a serious crime after failing to register as a sex offender.
David George Flute, III, age 29, was indicted by a federal grand jury on February 13, 2019, for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender.
According to the indictment, Flute, a person required to register under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act, and a sex offender by reason of conviction, did fail to register and update his registration as required.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to 10 years in federal prison and/or a $250,000 fine, 5 years up to life of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
The investigation is being conducted by the U.S. Marshals Service. Assistant U.S. Attorney Troy R. Morley is prosecuting the case.
Flute was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial. A trial date has not been set.
The charge is merely an accusation and Flute is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Flute’s failure to register as a sex offender is a serious crime with severe consequences. The public has a right to know if a sex offender is living in their community and the failure to register is a threat to public safety.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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