Assault Charge Brought Against St. Francis Man
Orson Black Spotted Horse, a 49-year-old man from St. Francis, South Dakota, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury.
According to the indictment, Black Spotted Horse appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on February 28, 2013, and pled not guilty to the charges.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to 10 years in custody, a $250,000 fine, or both; 3 years of supervised release; and a $100 Special Assessment.
Restitution may also be ordered. The investigation is being conducted by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Tim Maher is prosecuting the case. Black Spotted Horse was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshal pending trial.
A trial date has been set for April 30, 2013, in connection with the alleged Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury.
The charge is merely an accusation and Black Spotted Horse is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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