United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a Todd County, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Assault by Striking, Beating and Wounding.
Franklin Jones, age 37, was indicted on Oct. 16, 2018. He appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on Nov. 16, 2018, and pled not guilty to the Indictment.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to 1 year in federal prison and/or a $100,000 fine, 1 year of supervised release, and $25 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
The Indictment alleges that on Sept. 1, 2018, Jones unlawfully and repeatedly assaulted two individuals.
The charges are merely accusations and Jones is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
The investigation is being conducted by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kirk Albertson is prosecuting the case.
Jones was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial. A trial date has not been set.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
