McLaughlin Man Sentenced for Assault by Striking, Beating and Wounding

United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that a McLaughlin, South Dakota, man convicted of Assault by Striking, Beating and Wounding was sentenced on January 21, 2016, by U.S. Magistrate Judge William D. Gerdes.

Marc Dog Eagle, age 50, was sentenced to 1 year of probation, and a special assessment of $25 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.

Dog Eagle was indicted by a federal grand jury on November 13, 2014.  He pled guilty on November 2, 2015.

The conviction stemmed from an incident on October 23, 2014, when a Bureau of Indian Affairs Officer was dispatched to a residence in McLaughlin, regarding an incident that had occurred between Dog Eagle and his step-daughter, the victim.  Dog Eagle and the victim were involved in a disagreement, during which time Dog Eagle struck the victim on her body, against her will. 

This case was investigated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Standing Rock Agency.  Assistant U.S. Attorney Troy R. Morley prosecuted the case.