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Busby Man Sentenced to Prison for Assault on Dating Partner
A brutal assault on his dating partner has sent a Busby man to prison. Weston Francis Littlewhiteman, 31, pleaded guilty in August to assault resulting in substantial bodily injury to a dating or intimate partner.
On October 30, 2022, Littlewhiteman and the victim, identified as Jane Doe, were drinking at a house in Busby, on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation. They argued, and Littlewhiteman left the home. Later that night, Jane Doe woke up and Littlewhiteman hit her in the face. Jane Doe was treated for injuries at the Indian Health Service in Lame Deer. At the time of the assault, Jane Doe and Littlewhiteman were dating partners.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office prosecuted the case. The Bureau of Indian Affairs and FBI conducted the investigation.
In a shocking turn of events, Littlewhiteman was sentenced to two years and nine months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
The sentencing took place at U.S. District Court in Billings.
In related news, the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation has seen a rise in domestic violence cases in recent years. The reservation’s community has come together to raise awareness about the issue and provide support to victims.
Weston Francis Littlewhiteman’s case serves as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of domestic violence. His sentence is a step towards justice for the victim and a warning to would-be perpetrators.
In this case, the defendant, Weston Francis Littlewhiteman, will serve two years and nine months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. The crime occurred on October 30, 2022, at a house in Busby, on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation. The exact criminal charges are assault resulting in substantial bodily injury to a dating or intimate partner. The case was prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and FBI conducting the investigation.
Key Facts
- State: Montana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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