GRIMY NEWS ALERT: A Bismarck, North Dakota woman has been thrown into the legal spotlight after being indicted for obstruction of justice and false statements by a federal grand jury. Sherrae Two Hearts, also known as Sherrae Twohearts, stands accused of manipulating her juvenile son into falsely reporting child abuse.
According to U.S. Attorney Randolph J. Seiler, Two Hearts appeared before Magistrate Judge William D. Gerdes on March 8th, 2017, entering a not guilty plea. The 38-year-old defendant now faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted.
The indictment details an alleged incident on June 28, 2016, where Two Hearts is accused of coercing her son into falsely reporting child abuse and neglect. She is also charged with making false representations to Bureau of Indian Affairs agents about the well-being of her children.
Despite these serious charges, Two Hearts maintains her innocence until proven guilty in a court of law. The investigation leading to the charges was conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs Standing Rock Agency, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Troy R. Morley handling the prosecution.
Two Hearts has been remanded into the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service and awaits trial. No specific trial date has been set as of this report.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Public Corruption
- Source: Official Source ↗
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