A Lame Deer woman has admitted to strangling another woman on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation in Montana.
Shaydel Alissa Spang, 25, pleaded guilty to strangulation, a charge she faces in U.S. District Court.
According to prosecutors, Spang and the victim, Jane Doe, had lived together. On Oct. 22, 2021, Doe was driving in Lame Deer when she saw Spang walking and offered to give her a ride. Spang got in the car, but when she asked to be taken to a certain location, Doe refused. Spang began assaulting Doe and strangled her. Spang eventually let go. Doe drove them to the police station because she wanted to get a restraining order against Spang.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office is prosecuting the case, which was investigated by the FBI.
Spang faces a maximum of 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release.
U.S. District Judge Susan P. Watters will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors. Sentencing was set for Feb. 15, 2023. Spang was released pending further proceedings.
The government alleged in court documents that Spang told a Bureau of Indian Affairs officer that Doe needed to learn to respect and listen to her.
This incident highlights the ongoing issues of domestic violence in Montana and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable.
Key Facts
- State: Montana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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