United States Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced that a Wanblee, South Dakota man convicted of Distribution of a Controlled Substance was sentenced on Feb. 25, 2013 by Chief U.S. District Judge Jeffrey L. Viken.
Roger Bettelyoun, age 57, was sentenced to time served, 2 years' supervised release, and a $100 special assessment to the Victim Assistance Fund.
On Sept. 24, 2011, Bettelyoun illegally sold marijuana cigarettes. Bettelyoun pleaded guilty to the charge on Nov. 28, 2012.
This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Ted L. McBride prosecuted the case.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys