Jason Corey Poorman, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, South Dakota 2019

SPRING CREEK, SD – Jason Corey Poorman, Sr., 43, of Spring Creek, South Dakota, is facing a barrage of federal charges following a grand jury indictment handed down May 14, 2019. The indictment details a pattern of brutal violence, including allegations of assault with a dangerous weapon, inflicting serious bodily injury, and horrifying acts of strangulation and suffocation.

According to court documents, the first alleged incident occurred on December 20, 2018, where Poorman is accused of assaulting an individual using shod feet – a particularly disturbing method – with the intent to cause harm. The assault reportedly resulted in actual bodily injury. The situation escalated nearly two months later, on February 9, 2019, when authorities claim Poorman turned his violence toward an intimate partner.

The February 9th indictment paints a grim picture, alleging Poorman unlawfully strangled and suffocated his partner. But the abuse didn’t stop there. He’s further accused of assaulting her with both shod feet and a log, again with the clear intent to inflict bodily harm. The details suggest a calculated and vicious attack on a vulnerable individual.

Poorman appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on June 6, 2019, and entered a plea of not guilty to all counts. If convicted on these charges, he faces a potentially lengthy prison sentence – up to 10 years in federal prison – along with a hefty fine of up to $250,000. In addition to incarceration and financial penalties, Poorman could also be subjected to 3 years of supervised release and ordered to pay $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund, with the possibility of further restitution.

The Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services spearheaded the investigation into these allegations, demonstrating a commitment to addressing violence within the community. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kirk Albertson is leading the prosecution, bringing the full weight of the federal justice system to bear. Poorman remains in custody, remanded to the U.S. Marshals Service, awaiting a trial date that has yet to be determined.

It’s crucial to remember that these are merely accusations at this stage. Jason Corey Poorman, Sr. is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as they become available. The community deserves to know the truth, no matter how ugly.

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