United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that an Eagle Butte, South Dakota, woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury.
Lynsi Bad Warrior, a/k/a Lynsi Four Bear, age 33, was indicted on July 18, 2017. She appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on July 24, 2017, and pled not guilty to the Indictment.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to 10 years in custody and/or a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and up to $200 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
The Indictment alleges that on April 7, 2017, Bad Warrior unlawfully assaulted an adult female with shod feet, causing serious bodily injury to the victim.
The charges are merely accusations and Bad Warrior is 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.
Bad Warrior was released on bond pending trial. A trial date has not been set.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
