Nolan White Butterfly, Aggravated Sexual Abuse and Assault, South Dakota 2016

Nolan White Butterfly, a 23-year-old man from Manderson, South Dakota, has been accused of a heinous crime that has shaken a community. The defendant, whose full name is Nolan White Butterfly, a/k/a Nolan Angel, was indicted on February 23, 2016, by a federal grand jury for Aggravated Sexual Abuse and Assault of Intimate Partner by Strangulation.

The charges against White Butterfly relate to a brutal attack on a female victim that occurred on November 12, 2015, near Manderson. According to the indictment, White Butterfly allegedly sexually assaulted and strangled the victim, leaving her for dead. The maximum penalty upon conviction is life in custody and/or a $250,000 fine, 5 years of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.

White Butterfly appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Daneta Wollmann on February 26, 2016, and pleaded not guilty to the Indictment. The investigation is being conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Justice Services, and the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kathryn N. Rich is prosecuting the case.

White Butterfly was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial. A trial date has been set for May 3, 2016. The charges against White Butterfly are merely accusations, and he is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

The case against White Butterfly highlights the need for increased awareness and support for victims of intimate partner violence. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, one in four women will experience severe physical violence by an intimate partner in her lifetime. It is essential that we take a stand against such violence and support those affected by it.

The community is left reeling from the news of White Butterfly’s indictment. Residents of Manderson and surrounding areas are calling for justice and demanding that the perpetrator be held accountable for his actions. As the case against White Butterfly unfolds, one thing is clear: the people demand action and justice for the victims of intimate partner violence.

Nolan White Butterfly, a/k/a Nolan Angel, is currently in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial. The case against him is ongoing, and a trial date has been set for May 3, 2016. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.

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