United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that an Eagle Butte, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury.
Kip Blue Coat, age 28, was indicted on Feb. 11, 2020. He appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on Feb. 14, 2020, 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 Oct. 26, 2019, in Eagle Butte, Blue Coat unlawfully assaulted an individual and said assault resulted in serious bodily injury.
The charge is merely an accusation and Blue Coat 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.
Blue Coat 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
