A 33-year-old Wagner, South Dakota man has been convicted of two counts of Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child, a federal crime that carries a maximum penalty of life in federal prison and/or a $500,000 fine, up to life of supervised release, and a $200 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
Jeremy Aungie, of Wagner, was found guilty of the charges after a federal jury trial in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The verdict was returned on June 5, 2019.
According to the indictment, from on or about June 22, 2012, until on or about May 16, 2018, Aungie sexually abused a juvenile female from the time she was 8 years old until she was 13 years old. They lived together in a house in Wagner. The sexual abuse was often accompanied by physical abuse such as hitting, slapping, pulling of hair, and choking.
The investigation was led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jeffrey C. Clapper and Ann M. Hoffman prosecuted the case.
A presentence investigation was ordered and a sentencing date was set for August 19, 2019. The defendant was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.
The case highlights the severity of child abuse and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable. The maximum penalty of life in federal prison serves as a reminder of the seriousness of this crime.
The conviction is a result of the tireless efforts of law enforcement and prosecutors who worked to bring Aungie to justice. The victim and her family can now begin the process of healing and moving forward.
Aungie was indicted by a federal grand jury on June 6, 2018.
The defendant’s real full name is Jeremy Aungie.
City and state: Wagner, South Dakota.
Exact date with month/day/year: June 5, 2019.
Sentence or outcome: Aungie was found guilty of two counts of Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child.
Dollar amounts: $500,000 fine, up to life of supervised release, and a $200 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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