Quentin P. Bruguier, Sexual Abuse of Minors, South Dakota 2018
Former Yankton Sioux Tribal Official Convicted of 15 Counts of Sexual Abuse of Minors
A federal jury has delivered a guilty verdict against Quentin P. Bruguier, Jr., a/k/a “JB,” a former Yankton Sioux Tribal Official, for 15 counts of sexual abuse offenses involving children, fear, and force.
According to the evidence presented at trial, between 1992 and 2016, Bruguier engaged in sexual acts with children, who were subjected to fear, force, or both when these crimes were perpetrated.
The jury returned the verdict on November 16, 2018. For the most serious offenses, the maximum penalty upon conviction is up to life imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, or both, 5 years and up to life of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
For five of the counts of conviction, Bruguier faces a mandatory minimum of 30 years of imprisonment for each count. Restitution may also be ordered.
Bruguier, age 55, is currently detained pending sentencing. A sentencing date has been set for February 11, 2019.
The investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeremy R. Jehangiri is prosecuting the case.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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