United States Attorney Brendan V.
Johnson announced that Anthony Little Hoop, Jr., age 22, of St. Francis, South
Dakota, appeared before United States District Judge Roberto A. Lange on June
18, 2012 and pled guilty to sexual abuse. The maximum penalty upon conviction
is life imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, or both; supervised release for life;
and a special assessment of $100 to the Victim Assistance Fund.
The conviction stems from an incident
that took place on August 14, 2010, when Little Hoop had sexual contact with
the victim while the victim was unconscious.
The investigation was conducted by the
Federal Bureau of Investigation and Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement
Services. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney
Marie H. Ruettgers.
A presentence investigation was ordered,
and a sentencing date was set for September 4, 2012. The defendant was remanded
to the custody of the United States Marshals Service pending sentencing.
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