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Assault with a Dangerous Weapon Charge Rocks Little Eagle Community
Verinda Red Legs, a 29-year-old woman from Little Eagle, South Dakota, has been charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury. The indictment was handed down by a federal grand jury on November 14, 2013.
According to court documents, Red Legs allegedly assaulted her dating partner with a knife on October 18, 2013, resulting in serious bodily injury. The charges are mere accusations, and Red Legs is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Red Legs appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge William D. Gerdes on November 19, 2013, and pled not guilty to the indictment. She was subsequently remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is 10 years of imprisonment and/or a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, an additional 2 years of supervised release upon revocation, and a mandatory $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
The investigation is being conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Troy R. Morley prosecuting the case. A trial date has not been set.
Red Legs’ arrest has sent shockwaves through the Little Eagle community, leaving residents stunned and concerned for the victim’s well-being. As the investigation continues, neighbors and friends of the defendant are left wondering what led to the altercation and the severity of the charges.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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