A Porcupine man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly assaulting another man at Porcupine on August 17, 2011.
Tony Little Boy, age 22, was indicted by a federal grand jury on December 18, 2012, for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury.
The investigation into the alleged assault is being conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Justice Services, and the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety.
Assistant United States Attorney Wayne Venhuizen is prosecuting the case against Little Boy, who appeared before United States Magistrate Judge Veronica L. Duffy on January 9, 2013, and pled not guilty to the indictment.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is 10 years in custody and a $250,000 fine on each count.
Little Boy was released on bond pending trial and a trial date has been set for March 19, 2013. Little Boy is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
The charges are merely accusations, and the court system will ultimately decide Little Boy’s fate. We will continue to provide updates on this case as more information becomes available.
The community is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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