FEBRUARY 2023:
A federal jury has convicted Barbara McGhee, age 25, of Lower Brule of Assaulting, Opposing, Resisting, Impeding, Intimidating, or Interfering with a Federal Officer as a result of a two-day federal jury trial in Pierre this week (Feb. 14-15, 2023).
The charge carries a maximum penalty of one year in federal prison and/or a $100,000 fine, one year of supervised release, and a $25 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
The evidence at trial showed that on March 29, 2021, in Lower Brule, McGhee forcibly opposed and resisted two Bureau of Indian Affairs correctional officers. The correctional officers entered McGhee’s jail pod to move McGhee to a different area of the jail. McGhee resisted their attempt to move her, throwing a cup of water, causing the liquid to come in contact with one of the correctional officers. As the officers attempted to restrain her following this incident, McGhee flailed her arms around, striking the other correctional officer on the nose.
This case was investigated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs – Office of Justice Services, Lower Brule Agency. Assistant U.S. Attorney Troy R. Morley prosecuted the case.
A presentence investigation report was ordered and a sentencing date has not been set. McGhee remains out on bond pending sentencing.
APRIL 2022:
A 24 year old Pierre woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Assaulting, Resisting and Impeding a Federal Officer.
Barbara McGhee pled not guilty.
Court information says on March 29, 2021, in Lower Brule McGhee physically assaulted correctional officers as they were attempting to relocate her to another area of the jail.
The maximum penalty if convicted is up to eight years in federal prison and/or a $250,000 fine, three years of supervised release and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
The investigation is being conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Justice Services, Lower Brule Agency.
McGhee was released on bond pending trial. A trial date has not been set.
Comments