Zuni Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse

ALBUQUERQUE – A Zuni man has pleaded guilty to federal charges for sexually abusing a woman.

According to court records, on August 19, 2023, Stanton Hannaweeke, 63, an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Zuni, used force to engage in nonconsensual sexual conduct with Jane Doe.

Hannaweeke pleaded guilty to one count of sexual abuse. At sentencing, Hannaweeke faces up to life in prison. Upon his release from prison, Hannaweeke will be subject to no less than five years and up to life of supervised release.

Acting U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Acting Special Agent in Charge Philip Russell of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Field Office made the announcement today.

The Gallup Resident Agency of the FBI’s Albuquerque Field Office investigated this case with assistance from the Zuni Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jack Burkhead is prosecuting the case.