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Porcupine Man Pleads Guilty to Brutal Assault
South Dakota – In a shocking turn of events, William Thunder Hawk, a 19-year-old man from Porcupine, South Dakota, has pleaded guilty to assault resulting in serious bodily injury. The incident occurred between August 5 and 6, 2012, when Thunder Hawk punched and kicked a female multiple times in the face and body near Porcupine.
The assault left the victim with severe facial swelling and fractured nasal bones, leaving her with serious injuries. The maximum penalty for the crime is 10 years of imprisonment and a $250,000 fine, a harsh reality for Thunder Hawk, who now faces the music for his actions.
According to court documents, William Thunder Hawk appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Veronica L. Duffy on May 30, 2013, and entered a guilty plea to the charges. The investigation into the assault was conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services and the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Wayne Venhuizen, who will now determine the extent of Thunder Hawk’s punishment. A presentence investigation has been ordered, and a sentencing date has been set for September 27, 2013. In the meantime, the defendant will remain in the custody of the U.S. Marshal pending sentencing.
The gruesome details of the assault have left many in the community reeling, and the guilty plea has brought a sense of closure for the victim. However, the severity of Thunder Hawk’s punishment remains to be seen, and only time will tell what the future holds for this young man.
As the case unfolds, one thing is certain – justice will be served, and the people of Porcupine can rest easier knowing that the perpetrator of this heinous crime will face the consequences of his actions.
The Grimy Times will continue to follow this story and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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