Fort Yates Sex-Abuse Case Faces Possible New Trial

FORT YATES, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — Jeremiah John Red Tomahawk is listed in sex offender registration records.

The supplied registry record identifies Red Tomahawk as a Tier 3 registrant.

It lists Fort Yates as his community of residence.

The record shows June 30, 2026, as his latest verification date.

TRF News is not publishing his exact street address.

Federal Case and Sentence

Federal court records show Red Tomahawk was tried in the District of North Dakota.

The case involved aggravated sexual abuse under federal law.

A judge sentenced Red Tomahawk on February 24, 2026.

He received 12 months and one day on Count 1.

The judge imposed time served on Counts 2 and 3.

All three terms were ordered to run concurrently.

Red Tomahawk filed an appeal on February 25, 2026.

Readers can review documents through GovInfo.

The federal case changed after additional DNA testing was completed.

On July 21, 2026, the trial judge issued an indicative ruling.

The judge said a new trial would be granted if the appeals court remands the case.

The court found the new DNA results were material.

The judge also found the evidence could produce an acquittal.

The ruling said the evidence challenged the government’s trial theory.

The ruling does not itself grant a new trial.

The Eighth Circuit must return jurisdiction before the district court can act.

The appeal therefore remains important to the final outcome.

Readers can review the July 2026 court ruling.

The underlying federal case involves 18 U.S.C. § 2241.

Federal law identifies that section as aggravated sexual abuse.

North Dakota officials listed Red Tomahawk for a new risk assessment in June 2026.

The supplied registry record later shows a June 30 verification date.

Registration information can change during continuing court proceedings.

Readers should use official records for the newest information.

The photograph above comes from a separate 2025 booking record.

It should not be viewed as evidence of guilt or current custody status.

This report reflects public court records and the supplied registry information.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.