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11 30, 2016

AG Jackley Forms Task Force to Address Marsy's Law

Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today the formation of a Marsy’s Law Task Force to work on the interpretation of the law and to address issues surrounding its implementation.

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11 30, 2016

Missing Waubay Woman's Body Found

Law Enforcement announced the body of Janita Abraham, 60, Waubay, was found today in a small body of water off U.S. Highway 12 in Day County. No additional details surrounding the death are being released at this time.

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11 29, 2016

Law Enforcement Seeks Information on Missing Woman

The Day County Sheriff’s Office and the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation are seeking information regarding the disappearance of Janita Abraham, 60, Waubay.

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11 23, 2016

Attorney General Jackley Provides Holiday Shopping Tips

The holiday shopping season begins earlier each year and this year is no exception with the lure of pre-Black Friday deals and advertisements filled with one-of-a kind specials.

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11 23, 2016

South Dakota Supreme Court Affirms Diaz Conviction

Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that the South Dakota Supreme Court has affirmed the conviction and sentence of Maricela Nicolasa Diaz for the murder of Jasmine Guevara.

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11 22, 2016

Attorney General Explanation Released for Initiated Measure Regarding Same-Sex School Facilities

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today an Attorney General Explanation for a proposed initiated measure has been filed with the Secretary of State.

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11 22, 2016

Bertram Sentenced to Life for Death of his Fiancé

Attorney General Marty Jackley and Gregory County States Attorney Amy Bartling announced today that Russell Ray Bertram, 63, Sioux Falls, was sentenced to life with no opportunity for parole.

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11 16, 2016

Paige Wilbur Bock Appointed by Attorney General Jackley to Board of Pardons and Paroles

Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today the appointment of Paige Wilbur Bock of Sioux Falls, SD to the Board of Pardons and Paroles.

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11 16, 2016

Attorney General Jackley Coordinating Efforts to Implement Marsy’s Law

South Dakota voters have passed Marsy’s Law, Constitutional Amendment S, supporting victims’ rights.

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11 15, 2016

Campbell County Death Investigation Concluded

Attorney General Marty Jackley and Campbell County Sheriff Lacey Perman confirm today they have concluded their investigation into the death of Mark Dean Bechtold, 53, Herreid.

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11 09, 2016

Campbell County Woman Sentenced for Conspiracy to Commit Arson

Attorney General Marty Jackley and Campbell County State’s Attorney Mark Kroontje announced that Lori Brandner, age 42, was sentenced yesterday.

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11 07, 2016

South Dakota Joins Wolf Release Challenge to Protect State Wildlife Management and Livestock Interests

Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that South Dakota has joined 16 other states in an amicus or “friend of the court” brief that argues the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFW) was properly enjoined by the Federal Trial Court from further release of Mexican wolves pending permits from the State of New Mexico. The brief was filed in the U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals.

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11 07, 2016

Grand Theft Arrest in Brule County

Attorney General Marty Jackley and Brule County States Attorney David Natvig confirm that Brian William Biehl, 47, Platte, has been arrested.

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11 07, 2016

Attorney General Jackley Joins Amicus to Protect Religious Freedom

Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that South Dakota has joined 12 other State Attorneys General and the Governors of Kentucky and Mississippi in an amicus or “friend of the court” urging the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals to uphold the religious freedom of students in the Birdville Independent School District (BISD).

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11 01, 2016

South Dakota Child Identification Program Event in Redfield

Attorney General Marty Jackley and the South Dakota Masons want to remind parents and guardians of the upcoming South Dakota Child Identification Program (SDCHIP) event:

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