BISMARCK, North Dakota – In a shocking turn of events, SkylerWhite Bull, 25, of Cannonball, North Dakota, pleaded guilty to three counts of assaulting a federal officer on April 22, 2013.
The assault occurred on Sept. 13, 2012, while White Bull was being booked into the Standing Rock Correctional Facility in Fort Yates. During the incident, White Bull kicked two officers and bit another officer in the hand.
Each charge of assaulting a federal officer carries a statutory maximum penalty of eight years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine. With three counts, White Bull faces up to 24 years in prison and $750,000 in fines.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs – Standing Rock Agency, the Standing Rock Police Department, with the assistance of the Standing Rock Tribal Prosecutor’s Office.
The sentencing for White Bull has been scheduled for July 15, 2013, in U.S. District Court in Bismarck, North Dakota, at 2:15 p.m.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Gary Delorme is prosecuting the case.
The incident highlights the dangers faced by law enforcement officers in the line of duty. It also underscores the importance of accountability and the rule of law in our society.
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Key Facts
- State: North Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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