Michael James Deegan, Domestic Assault and Unregistered Firearm Possession, Minnesota 2013

MINNEAPOLIS—In a shocking turn of events, Michael James Deegan, a 24-year-old felon, was sentenced to 92 months and 60 months (concurrent) in federal prison for his involvement in a domestic assault case and possession of an unregistered firearm.

The assault occurred on June 4, 2013 when Deegan punched a woman on the White Earth Indian Reservation in the head and body, resulting in substantial bodily injury to the victim. Deegan was also found to be in possession of a short-barreled shotgun at the time of his arrest.

This case marked the first instance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the White Earth Tribal Police Department, and the Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office working together under the assumption of concurrent jurisdiction.

Deegan, who was indicted on September 24, 2013, pleaded guilty on December 16, 2013 as part of a plea agreement. In this agreement, Deegan admitted to the aforementioned charges.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Deidre Y. Aanstad. This sentencing serves as a reminder of the importance of addressing domestic violence and gun-related crimes in our communities.

The exact details of the crime, including the defendant’s actions and the subsequent investigation, have been outlined above. The sentence handed down to Michael James Deegan reflects the severity of these crimes and the need for accountability.

Mandatory facts: Defendant: Michael James Deegan, Criminal Charges: one count of possession of an unregistered firearm and one count of assault resulting in substantial bodily injury, City and State: Minneapolis, Minnesota, Exact Date: June 4, 2013, Sentence or Outcome: 92 months and 60 months (concurrent) in federal prison.

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