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03 28, 2016

Attorney General’s Office Releases Officer Involved Shooting Summary

PIERRE, S.D – Attorney General Marty Jackley and the Division of Criminal Investigation today released the summary into the shooting of Earl W. Hicks on February 28, 2016, in Rapid City, South Dakota. The Division of Criminal Investigation conducted the investigation at the request of the Rapid City Police Department.

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03 24, 2016

A. G. Jackley Vows to Work with Republican and Democrat Legislators to Strengthen Conflict Laws

PIERRE, S.D. – On March 16, 2016, Attorney General Marty Jackley announced the filing of criminal charges on three individuals associated with grant monies involving the Gear Up Program. All three individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty. In response to public questioning at the announcement, Attorney General Jackley indicated that no criminal conflict laws exist for the conduct at issue...

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03 24, 2016

Attorney General’s Office Releases Officer Involved Shooting Summary

PIERRE, S.D – Attorney General Marty Jackley and the Division of Criminal Investigation today released the summary into the shooting of Abraham Fryer on February 26, 2016, in Pennington County, South Dakota. The Division of Criminal Investigation conducted the investigation at the request of the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office.

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03 23, 2016

Lyman County Woman Sentenced in First Degree Manslaughter Case

PIERRE, S.D.- Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that Whitney Renae Turney, 27, Oacoma, was sentenced to 25 years for the stabbing death of Calvin James Shields. Turney pled guilty to first degree manslaughter in January 2016.

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03 21, 2016

Home Healthcare Provider Enters Guilty Plea in Medicaid Fraud Case

PIERRE, S.D.- Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that Tanka R. Bhujel, 38, Des Moines, IA, pleaded guilty on March 18, 2016, to one count of Making False Claims, a class 5 felony, pursuant to a plea agreement with the State.

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03 17, 2016

Attorney General’s Response to the ACLU on the Constitutional Right to Freedom of Religion

PIERRE, S.D. – On March 16, 2016, the Attorney General held a community meeting inviting the press and the community in order to provide an update on the death and financial investigation into the Gear Up program. Prior to beginning the meeting, a pastor opened with a general prayer.

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03 16, 2016

Attorney General Files Charges in Connection to GEAR UP Financial Investigation

PIERRE, S.D.- Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that Complaints have been filed charging three individuals for their roles in the financial misconduct case surrounding the GEAR UP Program.

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03 15, 2016

Joint Narcotics Investigation Leads to Warrants Served In Yankton Area

PIERRE, S.D.- Attorney General Jackley confirms a joint narcotics investigation in the Yankton area has led to search warrants in different locations earlier today.

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03 14, 2016

Attorney General Jackley Praises Legislature’s Commitment to Fight Elder Abuse

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03 11, 2016

Attorney General to Hold Press Conference on GEAR UP Program Investigation

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03 10, 2016

Proposed Vehicular Homicide Bill Fails to Reach Senate and House Resolution

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03 07, 2016

Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division to Participate in National Consumer Protection Week

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03 07, 2016

Black Hawk Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Death of Child

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03 04, 2016

South Dakota Supreme Court Upholds Kleinsasser Conviction

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03 02, 2016

Inmate Pleads Guilty to Ingestion of a Controlled Substance

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