David Seaboy, Sr., Abusive Sexual Contact, South Dakota 2007

A disturbing case of child abuse has come to light in Peever, South Dakota, with a local man being sentenced for his crimes. David Seaboy, Sr., a 57-year-old resident of Peever, was found guilty of engaging in and attempting to engage in sexual contact with a minor who had not yet reached the age of 12.

According to court documents, Seaboy committed these heinous acts in November 2007. His intent was to abuse, humiliate, harass, and degrade the child, as well as to arouse and gratify his own sexual desires. The investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribe's Law Enforcement.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeremy R. Jehangiri handled the prosecution of the case, which was a joint effort between federal and tribal law enforcement agencies. Seaboy's sentence was handed down on June 3, 2019, by U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann.

In handing down the sentence, Judge Kornmann ordered Seaboy to serve 120 months in federal prison. Following his release, Seaboy will be subject to 10 years of supervised release. He was also ordered to pay $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.

The severity of Seaboy's sentence reflects the gravity of his crimes. His actions had a profound impact on the victim and their family, and his punishment serves as a reminder that such behavior will not be tolerated in our society.

Seaboy was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service, where he will begin serving his sentence. The case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of protecting our children from predators like Seaboy and the need for continued vigilance in preventing such crimes.

The community in Peever and throughout South Dakota can rest a little easier knowing that justice has been served in this case. However, it also serves as a reminder that there is still much work to be done in the fight against child abuse and exploitation.

The investigation and prosecution of this case are a testament to the dedication and hard work of law enforcement agencies at the federal and tribal levels. Their efforts have helped to bring a perpetrator to justice and bring closure to the victim and their family.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sd/pr/peever-man-sentenced-abusive-sexual-contact