Pine Ridge Man Found Guilty of Assaulting a Federal Officer
In a shocking turn of events, a federal bench trial in Rapid City, South Dakota, has resulted in the conviction of Franklin Long Black Cat, age 23, of Pine Ridge, South Dakota, for Assaulting a Federal Officer. This egregious crime carries a maximum penalty of 8 years in custody and/or a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
The charge relates to Long Black Cat assaulting a federal law enforcement officer by spitting on and physically resisting a deputy U.S. Marshal on July 1, 2016, at Rapid City. The U.S. Marshals Service investigated the case, while Assistant U.S. Attorney Megan Poppen prosecuted the case.
A sentencing date will be set for Long Black Cat, who was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service. The community is left to wonder what motivated this heinous act, and the people of South Dakota are right to demand justice.
Franklin Long Black Cat’s actions were nothing short of despicable, and his conviction serves as a reminder that those who break the law will be held accountable. The people of South Dakota deserve to feel safe in their communities, and this conviction is a step in the right direction.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Megan Poppen’s tireless efforts in prosecuting this case have ensured that justice will be served. The U.S. Marshals Service’s investigation was thorough and meticulous, and their work has not gone unnoticed.
As the sentencing date approaches, the people of South Dakota will be watching closely to see justice served. Franklin Long Black Cat’s actions have consequences, and it is only right that he faces the full weight of the law.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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