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Failure to Register Lands Rapid City Man in Hot Water

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Failure to Register Lands Rapid City Man in Hot Water

Titus Leading Cloud, a 30-year-old Rapid City man, has found himself in a world of trouble after being charged with Failure to Register as a sex offender. According to court documents, Leading Cloud had been required to register under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act since his conviction under federal law.

Between March 21, 2019, and October 22, 2019, Leading Cloud allegedly failed to register and update his registration, sparking a federal indictment from a grand jury. U.S. Attorney Ron Parsons announced the charges, which carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison, a mandatory minimum term of 5 years up to life of supervised release, and a $100 fine to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.

Restitution may also be ordered as part of the penalty. The Indictment alleges that Leading Cloud knowingly failed to comply with the registration requirements, putting him at odds with the law.

Titus Leading Cloud appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Daneta Wollmann and pleaded not guilty to the Indictment. He was subsequently remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Cassandra DeCoste is leading the prosecution, with the U.S. Marshals Service conducting the investigation. A trial date has been set for January 7, 2020, where Leading Cloud will face the music for his alleged crimes.

The charge of Failure to Register is a serious offense, and if convicted, Leading Cloud could be facing a lengthy prison sentence. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of complying with sex offender registration requirements.

As the case moves forward, the public will be keeping a close eye on the proceedings, eager to see justice served. In the meantime, Leading Cloud will remain in custody, awaiting his day in court.