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Man Sentenced to 47 Months for Domestic Assault
A Corson County man was sentenced to 47 months of imprisonment and 3 years of supervised release after being convicted of Domestic Assault by an Habitual Offender and Tampering with a Victim.
Alexander James Oka was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange after being found guilty by a federal jury in Aberdeen, SD. Oka also served four additional months in tribal custody, bringing his total sentence to 51 months.
The assault, which occurred on July 5, 2017, involved Oka smacking the victim’s head and then kicking her in the back while she was not looking and while she was feeding the baby she shares with Oka.
The kick caused the victim significant pain and bodily injury. After being arrested for the assault, Oka sent a letter from jail to the victim instructing her not to cooperate and not to show-up for court proceedings.
Oka had been previously convicted in multiple cases of domestic abuse, taking place in tribal and federal court. The investigation was conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs-Office of Justice Services.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeremy R. Jehangiri prosecuted the case. Oka was immediately remanded to custody to continue serving his sentence.
This case highlights the severity of domestic abuse and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their actions. The Grimy Times will continue to cover cases like this, shedding light on the often-overlooked issue of domestic violence.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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