Shawn De Sun Speedis, Attempted Abusive Sexual Contact, Washington 2026

Yakima, Washington – A local man has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for attempting to engage in abusive sexual contact with a child under 12 years of age on the Yakama Reservation.

Shawn De Sun Speedis, age 19, was sentenced by Chief United States District Judge Stanley A. Bastain for the crime, which occurred on October 31, 2024. The defendant was also ordered to serve 5 years of supervised release following his term of imprisonment and will be required to register as a sex offender.

According to court documents, the child victim was 11 years old at the time of the offense. The defendant asked the child if she wanted to see and touch his penis, but she refused multiple times. Despite her refusal, the defendant continued to try and coerce the child and eventually exposed himself to her.

US Attorney Pete Serrano stated that the sexual abuse of children is some of the most heinous criminal conduct that the community faces. He emphasized that his office will continue to work alongside federal, tribal, and state partners to stand up for victims of sexual crimes and against those who seek to prey on the most vulnerable people in the community.

The FBI and the Yakama Nation Tribal Police Department investigated the case, which was prosecuted by Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Assistant United States Attorney Bree R. Black Horse.

This case is part of the Department of Justice’s Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Regional Outreach Program, which aims to aid in the prevention and response to missing or murdered Indigenous people through the resolution of MMIP cases and communication, coordination, and collaboration with federal, Tribal, state, and local partners.

The defendant’s required registration as a sex offender underscores the seriousness of this crime and the commitment of law enforcement to protect the community, particularly children. As US Attorney Serrano noted, no one can give the victim back what the defendant took, but this significant sentence, along with the defendant’s ongoing supervision and registration as a sex offender, reflects the commitment to prioritize these investigations and these victims.