Acting United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that a Bullhead, South Dakota, man convicted of Assault Resulting In Serious Bodily Injury was sentenced on Aug. 09, 2021, by Judge Charles B. Kornmann, U.S. District Court.
Leland Brown, age 45, was sentenced to 12 months plus one day in federal prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, and a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $100.
Brown was indicted by a federal grand jury on September 9, 2020. He pled guilty on May 11, 2021.
On April 20, 2020, in Bullhead, Brown was arguing with his significant other. As the argument escalated, Brown assaulted the victim with shod feet and the assault resulted in serious bodily injury.
This case was investigated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs - Standing Rock Agency - Law Enforcement Services. Assistant U.S. Attorney Troy R. Morley prosecuted the case.
Brown must self-report to prison by Aug. 31, 2021.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
