Vernon Verdell Blackhorse, Abusive Sexual Contact, South Dakota 2013

Vernon Verdell Blackhorse, a 63-year-old man from St. Francis, South Dakota, has been charged with Abusive Sexual Contact. The crime took place between May 1, 2002, and August 30, 2002, in Eagle Butte, South Dakota.

According to the federal charges, Blackhorse was laying on a couch behind the 11 or 12-year-old victim when the abuse occurred. The victim woke up when she felt Blackhorse touching her over the clothing in a sexual manner, and she was able to stop the abuse.

The investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Marie H. Ruettgers.

On November 6, 2013, Blackhorse appeared before U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange and pled guilty to Abusive Sexual Contact. The maximum penalty upon conviction is 6 years in custody and/or a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.

Blackhorse’s current status is pending sentencing, which has been set for January 27, 2014. He was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending sentencing.

The defendant, Vernon Verdell Blackhorse, is a resident of St. Francis, South Dakota. The crime occurred between May 1, 2002, and August 30, 2002, in Eagle Butte, South Dakota.

The exact charges against Blackhorse are Abusive Sexual Contact. The maximum penalty upon conviction is 6 years in custody and/or a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.

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