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Three Men Indicted for Brutal Assaults in Wanblee
Two men left with serious bodily injuries after a brutal attack in Wanblee, South Dakota, on October 15, 2012. Robert Quiver Jr., 21, Levi Quiver, 27, and Vern Standing Soldier Jr., 30, allegedly used a blunt object and their feet to assault the victims.
According to the indictment, Robert Quiver and Levi Quiver face two counts each of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury. Vern Standing Soldier Jr. is charged with one count of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and one count of Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury.
Robert Quiver, 21, appeared in court on August 29, 2013, and pled not guilty to the charges. His brothers, Levi Quiver, 27, and Vern Standing Soldier Jr., 30, also appeared in court on September 12, 2013, and pled not guilty to the indictment.
The investigation is being conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Justice Services, and the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety. The maximum penalty upon conviction is 10 years of imprisonment and a $250,000 fine for each charge.
All three men were remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service and are awaiting trial on November 19, 2013. The charges are merely accusations, and each defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
U.S. Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced the indictments, stating that the investigation is ongoing and will result in justice for the victims. The case highlights the ongoing problem of violence in rural communities and the need for law enforcement to prioritize these cases.
The brutal assault has left the community shaken, and many are calling for tougher sentences for those involved. As the trial approaches, residents of Wanblee are holding their breath, hoping for justice to be served and an end to the cycle of violence.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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