A 23-year-old Parmelee man was sentenced to federal prison for Abusive Sexual Contact by Force.
Justis Running Bear was sentenced on June 13, 2022, by Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange, U.S. District Court.
The conviction stemmed from an incident that occurred on March 28, 2021, in Todd County, South Dakota, when Running Bear did knowingly engage in sexual contact with the victim by use of force.
Running Bear was indicted by a federal grand jury on October 13, 2021. He pleaded guilty on March 14, 2022.
The case was investigated by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kirk Albertson prosecuted the case.
Running Bear was immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.
The court also imposed a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $100.
Running Bear will also serve six years of supervised release following his prison term.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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