Terace Castaway, a 30-year-old Mitchell resident, is facing life in prison after pleading guilty to sexually abusing multiple young girls.
The charges, brought against Castaway, stem from an incident that took place between August 1, 2008, and May 31, 2009, when he knowingly engaged in a sexual act with a child by the use of fear. In addition to this, Castaway also admitted to sexually abusing three other young girls as part of his plea agreement.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is life in prison, a $250,000 fine, or both; a mandatory minimum term of 5 years up to life of supervised release. Restitution and a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund may also be ordered.
The investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan N. Dilges is prosecuting the case. A Presentence Investigation Report has been ordered, which will provide further details on Castaway’s sentencing.
Castaway was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshal pending sentencing, which has been set for August 5, 2013. This is a serious case, and the community is outraged by the heinous crimes committed by Castaway.
The case highlights the need for increased awareness and education on child abuse and the importance of reporting suspicious behavior. If you or someone you know has been a victim of child abuse, there are resources available to help.
Castaway’s guilty plea serves as a reminder that child abuse is a serious crime with severe consequences. The community hopes that justice will be served in this case and that Castaway will be held accountable for his actions.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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