Benjamin Joseph Palmier, a 55-year-old man from Kyle, South Dakota, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for engaging in sex acts with a woman who was incapable of consenting to the acts.
According to the indictment, Palmier, 55, was charged with sexual abuse and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Veronica L. Duffy on January 24, 2014. Palmier entered a plea of not guilty to the indictment.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is any term of imprisonment up to life and/or a $250,000 fine, lifetime supervised release, and a $100 assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
The investigation was conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Justice Services, and the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety. Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah B. Collins is prosecuting the case.
Palmier was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service, pending trial. A trial date has not been set.
The charges against Palmier are merely accusations, and he is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
The indictment highlights the severity of the crime and the potential consequences for the defendant if convicted. The case is a reminder of the importance of protecting vulnerable individuals and holding perpetrators accountable for their actions.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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