Boulder City Man Convicted of Assaulting Spouse at Lake Mead National Recreation Area

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – A federal jury convicted a Boulder City man on May 20, for assaulting his wife at a campground in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Michael David Thompson, 65, repeatedly struck the victim’s face and body on September 21, 2020, at the Boulder Beach Campground within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Thompson’s assault caused the victim injuries that included a broken nose, fractured left orbital bone, and large contusions to her face and left arm.

After a three-day jury trial, Thompson was found guilty of one count of felony assault resulting in substantial bodily injury to a spouse or intimate partner. U.S. District Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey presided over the trial and scheduled a sentencing hearing for August 23, 2021.

Thompson faces a statutory maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. He also faces a period of supervised release, restitution, and monetary penalties.

Acting U.S. Attorney Christopher Chiou for the District of Nevada made the announcement.

This case was investigated by the National Park Service. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Rachel Kent and Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua Brister are prosecuting the case

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