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Pine Ridge Man Guilty of Abusive Sexual Contact
A Pine Ridge, South Dakota man has been found guilty of Abusive Sexual Contact, a serious crime that has left a victim traumatized.
Edwin Grass, Sr., age 30, was sentenced on January 14, 2016, by Chief Judge Jeffrey L. Viken, U.S. District Court, to time served, 5 years of supervised release, and ordered to pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
The crime occurred on June 5, 2013, at Pine Ridge, when Edwin Grass, Sr., had unwanted sexual contact with a sleeping female.
Grass was indicted for the charge on January 22, 2014, and pleaded guilty on September 11, 2015.
The conviction is a result of a joint investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, 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 prosecuted the case, bringing the perpetrator to justice and ensuring that the victim receives the justice they deserve.
The case serves as a reminder that Abusive Sexual Contact is a serious crime with severe consequences, and those who commit such acts will be held accountable.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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