A Dupree, South Dakota man has been sentenced to 13 years in custody for forcing sex on minors.
James Pesicka, 31, a/k/a Pard Pesicka, was convicted of two counts of Sexual Contact by Force and Threat in a U.S. District Court. He was sentenced on December 22, 2014, by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange.
Crimes Against Minors
The conviction stems from incidents between July 28, 2008, and February 17, 2012, when Pesicka sexually assaulted a young female victim. Additionally, between March 6, 2012, and May 28, 2013, Pesicka also engaged in sexual contact by fear with another young female victim.
Law Enforcement Investigation
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mikal Hanson prosecuted the case.
Sentence and Assessment
Pesicka was sentenced to 13 years in custody, 5 years of supervised release, and a $200 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. He was immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.
U.S. Attorney Brendan V. Johnson
U.S. Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced Pesicka’s sentence, bringing closure to the victims and their families. The case highlights the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their crimes and supporting victims of sex crimes.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Sex Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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