David Wayne Carper, Abusive Sexual Contact, South Dakota 2019

Sisseton Man Sentenced to 16 Years for Abusive Sexual Contact

A Sisseton, South Dakota, man was sentenced to nearly 16 years in federal prison for abusive sexual contact. David Wayne Carper, 53, was handed the sentence by U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann on December 4, 2019.

According to court documents, between January 2017 and January 2018, Carper knowingly engaged in and attempted to engage in sexual contact with the victim, using force. The investigation found that Carper had the intent to abuse, humiliate, harass, and degrade the victim, and engaged in such sexual contact to arouse and gratify his sexual desires. At the time of the sexual contact, Carper had at least one prior sex offense conviction.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted the investigation, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeremy R. Jehangiri prosecuted the case. Carper was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.

Carper was sentenced to 188 months in federal prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release. He was also ordered to pay $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.

The sentencing marks the end of a long investigation into Carper's actions. The case serves as a reminder of the severity of abusive sexual contact and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable.

Defendant Information:

Defendant Name: David Wayne Carper

Crime: Abusive Sexual Contact

City and State: Sisseton, South Dakota

Sentence: 188 months in federal prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release

Amount: $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sd/pr/sisseton-man-sentenced-nearly-16-years-abusive-sexual-contact