LOWER BRULE, S.D. – In a shocking turn of events, Majestic Byington, a 23-year-old woman from Lower Brule, South Dakota, has been charged with assaulting a federal officer. The incident occurred on April 15, 2016, when Byington allegedly assaulted, resisted, opposed, impeded, intimidated, and interfered with a Special Agent from the Federal Bureau of Investigation while the agent was engaged in the performance of his official duties.
The indictment, which was handed down on August 16, 2016, alleges that Byington’s actions were a direct threat to the safety and well-being of the federal officer. The charge is merely an accusation, and Byington is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Byington appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on February 2, 2017, and pled not guilty to the indictment. She was subsequently remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial. A trial date has not been set.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to 8 years in custody and/or a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
The investigation into Byington’s actions is being conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Lower Brule Agency. Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan N. Dilges is prosecuting the case.
The people of Lower Brule are shocked and outraged by Byington’s alleged actions, and many are calling for justice to be served. As the trial date approaches, one thing is certain: Majestic Byington will face the full weight of the law if convicted.
Byington’s case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by federal officers every day. It is a sobering reminder of the importance of respecting the law and the people who enforce it.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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