A Wind River Indian Reservation resident has been charged with assault resulting in serious bodily injury and assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to do bodily harm, according to court documents.
Claude Lee Duran, Jr., a 26-year-old Northern Arapaho Tribal Member, appeared in Federal Court on May 16, 2013, after being indicted in a two-count indictment for the offenses.
The charges against Mr. Duran stem from an incident that occurred on September 28, 2012, on the Wind River Indian Reservation in which he is alleged to have assaulted Blaine Collins Oldman with a bat, stick, or metal rod, causing serious injuries.
The case is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. An indictment is only an accusation in every criminal case, and the accused is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty, and the government always has the burden of proving guilt at trial beyond a reasonable doubt.
The U.S. Attorney for the District of Wyoming, Christopher A. Crofts, announced the indictment, which includes charges under 18 U.S.C. §§ 113(a)(6) and 1153, and 18 U.S.C. §§ 113(a)(3) and 1153.
These charges indicate that Mr. Duran allegedly caused serious bodily injury to Mr. Oldman and used a dangerous weapon in the commission of the offense.
If convicted, Mr. Duran could face serious consequences, including lengthy prison time. However, the burden of proof remains with the prosecution to demonstrate guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
The case highlights the commitment of law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute violent crimes on the Wind River Indian Reservation.
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Key Facts
- State: Wyoming
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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