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Lloyd S. Yankton Jr Lands 22 Years in Federal Prison for Domestic Assault
A Rapid City, South Dakota man faces the harsh realities of his actions after a federal court handed down a lengthy prison sentence for domestic assault. Lloyd S. Yankton Jr, 43, will spend the next 22 years and six months behind bars for his crimes.
The sentencing took place on January 24, 2024, in the district court in Rapid City. Judge Jonathan A. Kobes presided over the case, imposing a 90-month sentence on each of the three counts and ordering the sentences to run consecutively. Yankton was also ordered to pay a $300 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund and will be under supervised release for three years.
Yankton’s crimes date back to July 2022 and July 2023, where he allegedly assaulted his significant other with a blow torch and a metal bar, causing serious bodily injury. He also beat the same woman in July 2022 with a metal pole, a dangerous weapon. The case was prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office due to the Major Crimes Act, a federal statute, which mandates that certain violent crimes alleged to have occurred in Indian Country be prosecuted in Federal court.
The conviction stems from Yankton’s guilty plea on October 2, 2023. Assistant U.S. Attorney Anna Lindrooth prosecuted the case. The Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety investigated the matter.
Yankton was immediately remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service. The case serves as a stark reminder of the severity of domestic violence and the consequences that perpetrators face when brought to justice.
As the nation grapples with the complexities of domestic violence, this case highlights the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their actions. The U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to vigorously prosecute cases of domestic violence, ensuring that those who commit such heinous crimes face the full weight of the law.
Yankton’s case will likely serve as a cautionary tale for those who perpetrate domestic violence. The U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that victims receive the justice they deserve and that perpetrators are held accountable for their crimes.
The Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety and the U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to work together to address the complexities of domestic violence in Indian Country.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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