A Batesland man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in two counts of Abusive Sexual Contact.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that 62-year-old George American Horse was sentenced to 72 months in custody for one charge and 48 months for the other charge, totaling 120 months in prison.
American Horse was also ordered to pay a $200 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund as part of his sentence.
The charges against American Horse relate to incidents that occurred between 2009 and 2012 near Batesland, when he engaged in sexual contact with a child who had not attained the age of 12.
According to court records, American Horse pleaded guilty to the charges on September 26, 2013.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Kathryn N. Rich prosecuting the case.
American Horse was immediately taken into custody after being sentenced and turned over to the U.S. Marshals Service.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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