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Failure to Register as Sex Offender Lands Eagle Butte Man in Prison
Denver Spotted Horse, 31, of Eagle Butte, South Dakota, has been sentenced to 24 months of custody for his failure to register as a sex offender. U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange handed down the sentence on July 29, 2014.
Spotted Horse was convicted of the crime after he failed to register his new address on the Cheyenne River Sioux Indian Reservation. He had a prior conviction for sexual assault in Minnesota and knew he was required to register under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act.
Spotted Horse was living near Eagle Butte between July 1, 2013, and March 11, 2014, and knowingly failed to update his registration. He was indicted by a federal grand jury on March 11, 2014, and pled guilty to the indictment on May 12, 2014.
This case was investigated by the U.S. Marshals Service and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Service. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mikal Hanson prosecuted the case.
The 24-month sentence also includes 5 years of supervised release and a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Spotted Horse was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service to begin serving his sentence.
Spotted Horse’s failure to register as a sex offender is a serious crime that puts the community at risk. The sentencing of Spotted Horse serves as a reminder that those who fail to comply with the law will face consequences.
This case is a reminder of the importance of sex offender registration and the need for individuals to comply with the law. The Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act is designed to protect the public by ensuring that sex offenders are registered and monitored.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Sex Crimes|Violent Crime|South Dakota
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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