Ira Alan Arias, Abusive Sexual Contact by Force, South Dakota 2023
Grimy Times Exclusive
A Sisseton man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for Abusive Sexual Contact by Force, a heinous crime that has shaken the community.
Ira Alan Arias, a 48-year-old resident of Sisseton, South Dakota, was convicted of Abusive Sexual Contact by Force. The sentencing took place on December 11, 2023, in Pierre, South Dakota.
According to court documents, on or about May 3, 2015, Arias forcefully engaged in three sexual acts with the victim, who was 14 years old at the time of the sexual abuse. The sexual abuse occurred in a hotel room in Codington County.
Arias was indicted for Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child by a federal grand jury in April of 2018. He pleaded guilty on October 23, 2023.
The case was investigated by the FBI, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeremy R. Jehangiri prosecuting the case.
As part of his sentence, Arias was ordered to pay $100 as a statutorily required special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. He was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service to continue serving his sentence.
The people of South Dakota demand justice for the victims of such heinous crimes. Grimy Times will continue to bring you updates on this case as more information becomes available.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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