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Lower Brule Man Charged with Assaulting Federal Officer
A 19-year-old man from Lower Brule, South Dakota, has been indicted for allegedly assaulting a federal officer. Malcolm Andrews, 19, was charged with Assaulting, Resisting and Impeding a Federal Officer by a federal grand jury on July 17, 2013.
According to court documents, Andrews appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on August 22, 2013, and pled not guilty to the Indictment. If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of 20 years of imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, or both; 3 years of supervised release and an additional 2 years of supervised release upon revocation; and a mandatory $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
The charge is merely an accusation, and Andrews is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. The investigation is being conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan N. Dilges prosecuting the case.
Andrews was released on bond pending trial, which has been set for October 22, 2013. The Bureau of Indian Affairs and the U.S. Attorney’s Office are working together to bring justice to the victim and ensure the community’s safety.
Assaulting a federal officer is a serious crime that can have severe consequences. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
The case highlights the importance of protecting our law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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