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Eagle Butte Man Charged in Controlled Substance Distribution
An Eagle Butte, South Dakota man has been hit with federal charges in connection with the distribution of a controlled substance to a person under the age of 21.
Philip LaBatte, 24, was indicted by a federal grand jury on October 16, 2012 for Distribution of a Controlled Substance to a Person Under the Age of 21 and Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance.
According to court documents, LaBatte appeared before US Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on January 29, 2013 and pled not guilty to the indictment. The maximum penalty upon conviction is 10 years of imprisonment, $250,000 fine, or both; 4 years of supervised release and 2 additional years of supervised release upon revocation.
Restitution and a $100 special assessment may also be ordered. The charges are merely accusations, and LaBatte is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
The investigation is being conducted by the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and the Drug Enforcement Task Force. Assistant United States Attorney Kathryn N. Rich is prosecuting the case. LaBatte was remanded to the custody of the US Marshal. A trial date has not yet been set.
LaBatte’s alleged crimes have sent shockwaves through the community, leaving many to wonder what drove him to engage in such activities. While the investigation is ongoing, one thing is clear: LaBatte’s actions have put him squarely in the crosshairs of federal authorities.
As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is certain – the people of South Dakota will be watching with bated breath to see how this case plays out.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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