Pierre Man Sentenced for Failure to Appear in Federal Court
A 44-year-old Pierre man has been sentenced for failure to appear in federal court, according to a recent announcement by United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell.
Michael Pomani, a Pierre resident, was sentenced to time served of two months in federal prison on September 6, 2022, by Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange, U.S. District Court. In addition to his prison time, Pomani was also ordered to serve one year of supervised release, with the condition that he be placed on home confinement for two months.
Pomani was convicted of Failure to Appear, stemming from an incident that occurred on December 12, 2017, when he knowingly failed to appear for his pretrial conference and jury trial. The charges against Pomani were related to the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Pomani was released on bond in October 2017 and had previously been charged with violating the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. He was also ordered to pay $16,800 in restitution to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in the care of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation as a result of his illegal sale of bald eagle feathers, hawk wings, and owl feathers.
Pomani was indicted by a federal grand jury on May 10, 2022, and pleaded guilty on June 6, 2022. The case was investigated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Marshals Service. Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan N. Dilges prosecuted the case.
Pomani was released to begin serving his term of supervision, which includes two months of home confinement. The total amount of restitution ordered by the court is $16,800, and Pomani was also required to pay a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $100.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Public Corruption|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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