Wagner, South Dakota, resident Francis Stanford Stricker, 47, has been accused of a brutal assault on his intimate partner. According to the indictment, Stricker allegedly committed the assault on August 7, 2018.
The indictment alleges that on August 7, 2018, Stricker unlawfully committed a domestic assault against his intimate partner, by strangling and suffocating her.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to 10 years in federal prison and/or a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
A federal grand jury indicted Stricker on March 12, 2019. He appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on April 15, 2019, and pled not guilty to the Indictment.
Stricker was released on bond pending trial. A trial date has not been set. The investigation is being conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael J. Elmore is prosecuting the case.
The charge is merely an accusation and Stricker is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Stricker’s case serves as a stark reminder of the severity of domestic violence and the consequences that perpetrators may face. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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