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Eagle Butte Man Charged With Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child and Sexual Contact with a Child
Austin Wade Bissonette, age 25, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child and Sexual Contact with a Child, announced United States Attorney Brendan V. Johnson.
The alleged crimes took place at Eagle Butte between August 2009 and August 2010. Bissonette is accused of sexually abusing and having sexual contact with a child.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is life in custody and/or a $250,000 fine, up to life of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
Bissonette was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial. A trial date has not been set. The investigation is being conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mikal Hanson is prosecuting the case.
The charges are merely an accusation, and Bissonette is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
The case serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting children and holding perpetrators accountable for their actions. The community is encouraged to come forward with any information that may aid in the investigation.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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