A 18-year-old man from Fort Yates, North Dakota, has pleaded guilty to a disturbing crime.
Isaiah Standing Crow, 18, Fort Yates, N.D., pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Daniel L. Hovland to a charge of sexual abuse of a minor.
The heinous crime took place on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation between March 30, 2014, and April 2, 2014. Standing Crow engaged in sexual acts with a minor during that time.
The charge of sexual abuse of a minor carries a statutory maximum penalty of 15 years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
U.S. Attorney Timothy Q. Purdon announced the guilty plea, which has sparked outrage in the community.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs – Standing Rock Agency. Assistant U.S. Attorney Gary Delorme is prosecuting the case.
A sentencing hearing has been scheduled for November 14, 2014, in U.S. District Court in Bismarck, N.D., at 1:30 p.m. The court will determine the severity of the punishment.
The guilty plea has left many wondering how this could have happened and what measures can be taken to prevent similar crimes in the future.
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Key Facts
- State: North Dakota
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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