Porcupine Man Faces Attempted Murder Charges After Deadly Altercation
A Porcupine, South Dakota, man has been indicted on serious charges following a violent incident that left a male victim with serious bodily injury. Kison Robertson, age 45, was indicted on April 12, 2017, by a federal grand jury for Attempted Murder, two counts of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, and Discharge of a Firearm during the Commission of a Crime of Violence.
According to the indictment, Robertson used a firearm to attempt to murder a male on March 30, 2017, at Porcupine. The suspect also allegedly assaulted the male and his son using the same firearm, resulting in serious bodily injury to the male victim.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is life imprisonment and/or a $250,000 fine, 5 years of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered in this case.
Robertson appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Daneta Wollmann on April 14, 2017, and pleaded not guilty to the Indictment. The investigation is being conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Justice Services, the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Eric Kelderman is prosecuting the case, which has been sent to trial. Robertson was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial. A trial date has been set for June 6, 2017.
The charges are merely accusations, and Robertson is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law. The community is left to wonder what led up to this violent incident and the consequences that will follow for Robertson.
The investigation and prosecution of this case serve as a reminder of the importance of public safety and the need for accountability in our communities.
The defendant’s current status is pending trial at the U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota.
Mandatory Facts:
1. Defendant/Respondent Real Full Name: Kison Robertson
2. Exact Criminal Charges: Attempted Murder, two counts of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, and Discharge of a Firearm during the Commission of a Crime of Violence
3. City and State: Porcupine, South Dakota
4. Exact Date with Month/Day/Year: March 30, 2017 (crime date), April 12, 2017 (indictment date), April 14, 2017 (court appearance date)
5. Sentence or Outcome: Pending trial, maximum penalty upon conviction is life imprisonment and/or a $250,000 fine, 5 years of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund
6. Dollar Amounts: $250,000 fine, $100 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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