Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child has been on the rise in the United States, but a recent case in Mission, South Dakota has caught the attention of law enforcement officials. Elliot Brave, a/k/a Elliot Ladeaux, age 38, was indicted by a federal grand jury on September 11, 2018, for Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child, Sexual Abuse, and Abusive Sexual Contact with a Child.
According to the indictment, Brave knowingly engaged in, and attempted to engage in, sexual acts with a minor male and multiple minor females between December 1, 2017, and January 14, 2018. The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to life in federal prison and/or a $250,000 fine, 5 years up to life of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund for each count. Restitution may also be ordered.
The investigation is being conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kirk Albertson is prosecuting the case. Brave was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial. A trial date has not been set.
The charges are merely accusations and Brave is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. This case highlights the importance of protecting children from sexual abuse and the need for law enforcement agencies to work together to bring perpetrators to justice.
As the investigation continues, the community is left to wonder how such crimes can occur. It is a reminder that child sexual abuse can happen anywhere and that it is essential to educate children and adults about the signs of abuse and how to prevent it.
Elliot Brave, a/k/a Elliot Ladeaux, age 38, was indicted on September 11, 2018, for Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child, Sexual Abuse, and Abusive Sexual Contact with a Child. He appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on September 18, 2018, and pled not guilty to the Indictment.
The indictment alleges that Brave knowingly engaged in, and attempted to engage in, sexual acts with a minor male and multiple minor females between December 1, 2017, and January 14, 2018. The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to life in federal prison and/or a $250,000 fine, 5 years up to life of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund for each count. Restitution may also be ordered.
Defendant: Elliot Brave a/k/a Elliot Ladeaux, 38, Mission, South Dakota. Charges: Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child, Sexual Abuse, and Abusive Sexual Contact with a Child. Date: December 1, 2017 – January 14, 2018. Outcome: Pending trial. Sentence: Up to life in federal prison and/or a $250,000 fine, 5 years up to life of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund for each count.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Kirk Albertson. The investigation is being conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services. Brave was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial. A trial date has not been set.
A trial date has not been set for Brave. He is currently being held in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service. The case is ongoing, and the community is waiting for justice to be served.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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