St. Francis Man Charged in Federal Assault
Cyrus Black Spotted Horse, a 32-year-old man from St. Francis, South Dakota, has been accused of assaulting a federal officer, according to a federal indictment.
Black Spotted Horse was indicted on November 14, 2013, and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on November 19, 2013, where he pled not guilty to the charges.
The maximum penalty for conviction is up to 8 years in custody and/or a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
The investigation is being conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Tim Maher is prosecuting the case.
Black Spotted Horse was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial. A trial date has not been set.
The charge is merely an accusation, and Black Spotted Horse is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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