Fort Thompson Man Sentenced for Assault

United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that a Fort Thompson, South Dakota, man convicted of Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury was sentenced on August 21, 2017, by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange.

Gordon Bagola, age 62, was sentenced to 24 months in custody, followed by 2 years of supervised release, and a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $100.

Bagola was indicted by a federal grand jury on February 15, 2017. He pled guilty on June 1, 2017.

The conviction stemmed from an incident on July 31, 2016, when Bagola stabbed his son in the back with a knife, and the assault resulted in serious bodily injury.

This case was investigated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan N. Dilges prosecuted the case.

Bagola was immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.