Raynorma Rae Billy, Assault, New Mexico 2023

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A woman from New Mexico is facing federal charges related to an assault on the Navajo Nation.

Raynorma Rae Billy, 34, was arraigned on July 20 on an indictment charging her with conspiracy to commit assault with a dangerous weapon and assault with a dangerous weapon with the intent to do bodily harm, according to the United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, Alexander M.M. Uballez.

The indictment alleges that on April 11, Billy drove two co-defendants, Raydell Billy and Alvin White, to a residence at South Side Non-profit Housing in Shiprock with the intent to assault a victim. After they entered the residence, Billy allegedly prevented the other occupants from intervening while Raydell and White assaulted the victim.

The alleged assault occurred on the Navajo Nation. Raydell Billy was arraigned on May 27, and White was arraigned on May 31. Both will remain in custody pending trial.

An indictment is only an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. If convicted, Raydell, Raynorma, and White each face up to five years in prison for conspiracy and up to ten years in prison for assault with a dangerous weapon with the intent to do bodily harm.

The Farmington Resident Agency of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office investigated this case with assistance from the Navajo Department of Criminal Investigations. Assistant United States Attorney Mark Pfizenmayer is prosecuting the case.

Raynorma Billy will remain on conditions of release pending trial, which has not been scheduled. The defendant's current status is listed as on conditions of release pending trial.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-nm/pr/third-defendant-arraigned-shiprock-assault