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Man Sentenced for Assault in Manderson, SD
John Holy Rock, a 21-year-old man from Manderson, South Dakota, was sentenced to 18 months of probation for Assault by Striking, Beating, or Wounding. This conviction stems from an incident that occurred on January 1, 2013, where Holy Rock struck a victim in the head with a 2” x 4” board, resulting in injuries to the victim’s cheek and eye socket.
The assault was investigated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Justice Services, and the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety. Assistant U.S. Attorney Eric Kelderman prosecuted the case.
Holy Rock was indicted for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury by a federal grand jury on April 22, 2014.
On December 4, 2015, Holy Rock pleaded guilty to Assault by Striking, Beating, or Wounding. He was subsequently sentenced on January 27, 2016, by U.S. Magistrate Judge Daneta Wollmann to 18 months of probation and ordered to pay a $25 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
The case highlights the importance of addressing violent crime in communities. It is essential to hold individuals accountable for their actions and provide support to victims of assault.
Holy Rock’s sentence serves as a reminder that assault is a serious crime with severe consequences. The community can take comfort in knowing that law enforcement agencies and prosecutors work tirelessly to bring perpetrators to justice.
The details of this case are as follows:
- Defendant: John Holy Rock
- Criminal Charges: Assault by Striking, Beating, or Wounding
- City and State: Manderson, South Dakota
- Sentencing Date: January 27, 2016
- Sentence: 18 months of probation, $25 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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