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Man Sentenced for Failing to Report Assault
A 34-year-old man from Mission, South Dakota, has been sentenced for his role in an assault that occurred last year. Na’pe Young, 34, was sentenced to 15 months in custody, 1 year of supervised release, $1,135.80 in restitution to the Rosebud Elderly Affairs Program, and a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
Young was convicted of Misprision of a Felony, a charge related to an incident that took place on July 2, 2013. Two men walked to the home of the victim and a verbal altercation started. One of the men struck the victim on the head and in the face with his fists. Young was present during the assault and concealed it from tribal and federal law enforcement officers.
The case was investigated by Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services. Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy M. Maher prosecuted the case. Young was immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.
The incident was first reported by a federal grand jury on March 11, 2014, who indicted Young for First Degree Burglary, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, and Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury. However, Young later pled guilty to a Superseding Information charging him with Misprision of a Felony on May 29, 2014.
U.S. Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced the sentencing, which took place on August 11, 2014, before U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange. The sentence handed down to Young is a result of his failure to report the assault to a judge or other person in civil authority under the United States.
Young’s case is a reminder of the importance of reporting crimes to the authorities. By failing to do so, Young enabled the perpetrators to go free, and ultimately faced charges of his own.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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