United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that a White River, South Dakota, woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Assaulting, Resisting, Opposing, and Impeding a Federal Officer.
Jessica Moran, age 39, was indicted on March 15, 2016. She appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on April 5, 2016, and pled not guilty to the Indictment.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to 8 years in custody and/or a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
It is alleged that on December 10, 2015, Moran assaulted a corrections officer, while in custody at the Adult Corrections Facility in Rosebud. Moran allegedly kicked the corrections officer twice in the legs.
The charge is merely an accusation and Moran is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
The investigation is being conducted by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services. Assistant U.S. Attorney Carrie G. Sanderson is prosecuting the case.
Moran was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial. A trial date has not been set.