Crime: A Manderson man has been sentenced for his role in the abuse of a young child.
A 40-year-old resident of Manderson, South Dakota, was convicted of Abusive Sexual Contact by Force of a Child and sentenced on April 25, 2016 by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange.
The defendant, Leonard Rondeau, was sentenced to 15 years in custody, followed by 3 years of supervised release, and a special assessment of $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
The conviction stemmed from incidents between April 11, 2003, and October 31, 2004, when Rondeau, who was babysitting a child between the ages of 4 and 5 and whose mother was at work, knowingly engaged in multiple sexual contacts by force with the child.
This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jay Miller prosecuted the case.
Rondeau was immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.
In a disturbing case of child abuse, Leonard Rondeau, a 40-year-old man from Manderson, South Dakota, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in the abuse of a young child. The abuse occurred between April 11, 2003, and October 31, 2004, when Rondeau, who was babysitting the child, engaged in multiple sexual contacts by force.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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