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Porcupine Man Pleads Guilty To Assault With A Dangerous Weapon
A shocking incident in Porcupine, South Dakota, has left the community reeling as Tony Little Boy, age 23, pleaded guilty to Assault with a Dangerous Weapon on March 19, 2013.
According to authorities, the charge relates to an incident on August 17, 2012, where Little Boy struck another man with a shovel, leaving severe injuries and a lasting impact on the victim.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is 10 years of imprisonment and a $250,000 fine. The investigation was conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Justice Services, and the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Wayne Venhuizen is handling the case, and a presentence investigation has been ordered to determine the appropriate sentence for Little Boy’s actions.
A sentencing date will be set at a later time, and the defendant was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshal pending sentencing.
Little Boy’s guilty plea marks a significant development in this case, and the community is now looking to the court for justice and closure.
As the trial unfolds, the Grimy Times will continue to provide updates and insights into this disturbing case.
**Mandatory Facts:**
* Defendant/Respondent: Tony Little Boy
* Criminal Charges: Assault with a Dangerous Weapon
* City and State: Porcupine, South Dakota
* Date: March 19, 2013 (sentencing)
* Sentence or Outcome: Pled guilty, pending sentencing
* Dollar Amounts: $250,000 fine
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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