Matthew R. Molsen United States Attorney for the District of Nebraska | U.S. Attorney for the District of Nebraska
Gabriel Lee Rice, a 36-year-old resident of Winnebago, Nebraska, received a sentence on March 20, 2025, for assault resulting in substantial bodily injury to a spouse or intimate or dating partner. The sentencing took place in federal court in Omaha, Nebraska. United States District Court Judge Brian C. Buescher handed down the sentence of 30 months' imprisonment to Rice. Following his prison term, Rice will undergo three years of supervised release.
The incident occurred in July 2022 when Rice assaulted a woman he knew by pinning her against a wall and obstructing her breathing by covering her mouth and nose with his hand. The victim was unable to breathe and lost consciousness during the assault, which took place in the presence of a child.
This case was prosecuted at the federal level because it involved a felony offense that happened on the Winnebago Indian Reservation in Nebraska. The investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Acting United States Attorney Matt R. Molsen provided this information regarding the case and its proceedings.
