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Frenchone One Horn Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison for Assault and Health Care Fraud
Mission, South Dakota – In a shocking case of abuse and deceit, Frenchone One Horn, a 41-year-old woman from Mission, South Dakota, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for her role in two counts of Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, one count of Health Care Fraud, and one count of Obtaining Controlled Substances by Fraud.
Frenchone One Horn was sentenced on October 22, 2021, by Judge Jeffrey L. Viken, U.S. District Court. She received 60 months in federal prison on each count of Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, to be served consecutively. In addition, she was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison on the charge of Health Care Fraud, to be served consecutively to the assault charges. For the charge of Obtaining Controlled Substances by Fraud, Frenchone One Horn was sentenced to 12 months in federal prison. In total, she was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay $400 in special assessments to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
The investigation revealed that Frenchone One Horn was addicted to prescription controlled substances and was no longer able to obtain them as a result of her behavior. In her desperation, she assaulted others, including her minor children, in order to obtain prescriptions from medical providers for the injuries she intentionally inflicted. As a result of her actions, three victims lost four fingers to amputation. Frenchone One Horn fabricated stories as to how the individuals received their injuries, and also provided false statements to health care providers in order to obtain controlled substances and health care benefits.
This case was investigated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Office of Inspector General and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Megan Poppen prosecuted the case. Frenchone One Horn was immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.
Frenchone One Horn’s actions have sent shockwaves through the community, leaving many to wonder how someone could resort to such violent and deceitful behavior in order to feed their addiction. As the investigation revealed, Frenchone One Horn’s addiction led her down a path of destruction, causing harm to her own children and others.
The case serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of addiction and the importance of seeking help. It also highlights the need for increased vigilance in the healthcare system to prevent such cases of abuse and deceit.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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