Mary Peneaux, Arson, South Dakota 2014

Defendant's Arson Trial Ends in Acquittal

A federal jury in Pierre, South Dakota, delivered a not-guilty verdict in the case of Mary Peneaux, who was accused of setting fire to a residence in Rosebud.

United States Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced the acquittal on October 9, 2014, after a federal jury trial.

Peneaux was indicted by a federal grand jury in November 2013, marking the beginning of a lengthy and complex investigation.

The investigation, led by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services, was extensive and involved multiple agencies.

The U.S. Attorney's Office, led by Attorney Johnson, prosecuted the case, bringing the charge related to the alleged arson of a residence in Rosebud to the federal grand jury.

The acquittal of Peneaux marks a significant development in the case, which has sparked widespread interest in the Rosebud community.

The outcome of the trial has left many questioning the evidence presented and the motives behind the charges.

As the community continues to process the news, one thing is certain: the case of Mary Peneaux will be remembered as a significant chapter in the history of justice in Rosebud.

The acquittal of Peneaux serves as a reminder of the importance of due process and the rights of the accused in the United States.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sd/pr/rosebud-woman-acquitted