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Lame Deer Man Gets 3 Years for Raping 15-Year-Old
BILLINGS, MT – A Lame Deer man who admitted to sexually abusing a minor and assaulting his partner on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation has been sentenced to three years and one day in prison.
David Benjamin Wick, Sr., 44, pleaded guilty to sexual abuse of a minor and assault resulting in substantial injury to a spouse, dating or intimate partner. U.S. District Judge Susan P. Watters presided over the case, sentencing Wick to two years in prison on the sexual abuse charge and one year and a day on the assault charge, to run consecutive to the sexual abuse sentence.
The government alleged that in 2019, Wick, then 39, had sexual intercourse with a 15-year-old girl on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation. Wick and the girl had connected through Facebook, and Wick invited her to his trailer to drink alcohol. Wick was charged federally with sexual abuse of a minor and released on conditions.
In January 2023, Wick assaulted his partner after becoming upset and accusing her of cheating on him. Wick kicked his partner and repeatedly struck her in the face and head while calling her names. The victim was treated for significant trauma.
Wick’s crimes are a stark reminder of the ongoing epidemic of violence against women and children in Indian Country. The U.S. Attorney’s Office prosecuted the case, with the FBI and Bureau of Indian Affairs conducting the investigation.
David Benjamin Wick, Sr. will serve three years and one day in prison, followed by five years of supervised release. His crimes have left a lasting impact on his victims and their families, and serve as a reminder that justice will be served for those who commit heinous crimes.
As a community, we must work together to prevent such crimes from happening in the first place. This requires a commitment to addressing the root causes of violence, including trauma, poverty, and lack of access to resources. We must also hold perpetrators accountable for their actions and provide support to victims and their families.
Key Facts
- State: Montana
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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