Megan Crazy Bull Charged with Assaulting a Federal Officer
A 22-year-old woman from Lower Brule, South Dakota, has been accused of assaulting a federal officer.
According to court documents, Megan Crazy Bull forcibly assaulted, resisted, opposed, impeded, intimidated, and interfered with five correctional officers and one law enforcement officer on multiple occasions, including November 10, 2017, January 4, 2018, and January 18, 2018.
The alleged incidents occurred while the officers were engaged in the performance of their official duties and involved physical contact with the officers.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to 44 years in custody and/or a $1,000,000 fine, 13 years of supervised release, and up to $400 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
Crazy Bull appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on March 21, 2018, and pled not guilty to the Indictment.
The investigation is being conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Lower Brule Agency. Assistant U.S. Attorney Troy R. Morley is prosecuting the case.
Crazy Bull was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial, which has been set for May 1, 2018.
The charges are merely accusations and Crazy Bull is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Defendant: Megan Crazy Bull
Criminal Charges: Assaulting, Resisting, and Impeding a Federal Officer
City and State: Lower Brule, South Dakota
Crime Date: November 10, 2017, January 4, 2018, and January 18, 2018
Sentence: Currently pending trial
Current Status: Remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service
Dollar Amounts: Up to $1,000,000 fine and up to $400 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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