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Lower Brule Man Charged with Sexual Abuse of Minors
A federal grand jury has indicted James St. Cloud, a 36-year-old man from Lower Brule, South Dakota, on charges of Aggravated Sexual Abuse and Sexual Abuse. The indictment was handed down on January 19, 2017, and St. Cloud appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on February 2, 2017, where he pled not guilty to the indictment.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to life in custody and/or a $500,000 fine, up to life of supervised release, and $200 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
The indictment alleges that between March 30, 2016, and April 16, 2016, as well as September 16, 2016, St. Cloud knowingly engaged in and attempted to engage in sexual behavior with two minor victims, one of whom was incapable of appraising the nature of the conduct, and was physically incapable of declining participation or communicating her unwillingness to engage in the sexual act.
The charges are merely accusations, and St. Cloud is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. The investigation into the case is being conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan N. Dilges prosecuting the case.
St. Cloud was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial. A trial date has not been set.
The case highlights the devastating impact of sexual abuse on victims and their families. The community is coming together to support the victims and ensure that justice is served.
As the investigation continues, the public is urged to report any information that may aid in the prosecution of this case.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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