United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that an Eagle Butte, South Dakota, man convicted of Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury was sentenced on April 1, 2019, by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange.

James Charger, age 21, was sentenced to 54 months in federal prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, and a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $100.

Charger was indicted by a federal grand jury on August 13, 2018.  He pled guilty on December 2, 2018.

The conviction stemmed from an incident on February 6, 2018, when Charger stabbed another person with a knife in the chest and upper body at least nine times.  The victim was flown by emergency air transport to Rapid City Regional Hospital, where he was treated for his injuries and survived.

This case was investigated by the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services.  Assistant U.S. Attorney Jay Miller prosecuted the case.

Charger was immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.

United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that an Eagle Butte, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury.

Christian Marshall, age 27, was indicted on August 13, 2018.  Marshall appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark Moreno on October 10, 2018, and pled not guilty to the Indictment.

The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to 10 years in federal prison and/or a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.  Restitution may also be ordered.

The Indictment alleges that on August 6, 2018, Marshall, James Charger, and Andrew Good Eagle did unlawfully assault an individual, and said assault did result in serious bodily injury to the victim.

The charges are merely accusations and Marshall is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.  Charger and Good Eagle previously appeared on August 22, 2018, in front of Magistrate Judge William Gerdes and pled not guilty to the Indictment.

The investigation is being conducted by the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services.  Assistant U.S. Attorney Jay Miller is prosecuting the case.   

Marshall was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial.  A trial date of October 16, 2018, has been set.

United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that two Eagle Butte, South Dakota, men have been indicted by a federal grand jury for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury.

James Charger, age 21, and Andrew Good Eagle, age 18, were indicted on August 13, 2018.  They appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge William Gerdes on August 22, 2018, and pled not guilty to the Indictment.

The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to 10 years in federal prison and/or a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.  Restitution may also be ordered.

The Indictment alleges that on August 6, 2018, Charger and Good Eagle did unlawfully assault an individual and said assault did result in serious bodily injury to the victim.

The charges are merely accusations and Charger and Good Eagle are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. 

The investigation is being conducted by the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services.  Assistant U.S. Attorney Jay Miller is prosecuting the case.   

Charger was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial and Good Eagle was released on bond.  A trial date of October 16, 2018 has been set.