A shocking case of violence has come to light in Fort Washakie, Wyoming, where 37-year-old Reiland Leonard – Hiwalker, a/k/a Reiland Ferris, has been charged with three counts of assault by strangulation.
According to court documents, Ferris appeared for an arraignment hearing on June 7, 2022, before Federal District Court Magistrate Judge Teresa McKee, where he pleaded not guilty to the charges. A trial has been set for August 8, 2022.
The indictment alleges that Ferris committed the heinous crimes, which could land him up to 30 years behind bars, with three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $750,000. Additionally, he will have to pay a $300 special assessment.
The case is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with assistance from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Assistant United States Attorney Kerry J. Jacobson is handling the prosecution.
An indictment is merely a list of allegations, and every defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Ferris faces a serious sentence if convicted, with a federal district court judge determining the final outcome after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
The case has been assigned the number 22-CR-00071-ABJ.
In light of these disturbing allegations, the Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: Wyoming
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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