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Wood Man Charged With Assault Resulting In Serious Bodily Injury And Child Abuse
A 20-year-old man from Wood, South Dakota, has been charged with assault and child abuse. Elias LaPointe, age 20, allegedly assaulted and abused a child under the age of 7 on October 23, 2013, resulting in serious bodily injury.
LaPointe was indicted by a federal grand jury on January 15, 2014, and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on January 21, 2014. He pled not guilty to the indictment, which carries a maximum penalty of up to 15 years in custody and/or a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
The charges relate to an incident that took place on October 23, 2013, when LaPointe allegedly assaulted and abused a child under the age of 7, resulting in serious bodily injury. The charge is merely an accusation, and LaPointe is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
The investigation is being conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services. Assistant U.S. Attorney Tim Maher is prosecuting the case.
LaPointe was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial. A trial date has not been set.
This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Defendant’s Name: Elias LaPointe
Criminal Charges: Assault Resulting In Serious Bodily Injury And Child Abuse
City and State: Wood, South Dakota
Exact Date: October 23, 2013
Sentence or Outcome: Pending trial, faces up to 15 years in custody and/or a $250,000 fine
Dollar Amounts: $250,000 fine, $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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