{"id":43388,"date":"2026-08-13T09:53:23","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T14:53:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=43388"},"modified":"2026-08-12T15:36:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T20:36:02","slug":"fort-yates-sex-abuse-case-faces-possible-new-trial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/fort-yates-sex-abuse-case-faces-possible-new-trial\/","title":{"rendered":"Fort Yates Sex-Abuse Case Faces Possible New Trial"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Fort Yates Sex-Abuse Case Faces Possible New Trial<\/h2>\n<p><strong>FORT YATES, N.D.<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Jeremiah John Red Tomahawk is listed in sex offender registration records.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied registry record identifies Red Tomahawk as a Tier 3 registrant.<\/p>\n<p>It lists Fort Yates as his community of residence.<\/p>\n<p>The record shows June 30, 2026, as his latest verification date.<\/p>\n<p>TRF News is not publishing his exact street address.<\/p>\n<h2>Federal Case and Sentence<\/h2>\n<p>Federal court records show Red Tomahawk was tried in the District of North Dakota.<\/p>\n<p>The case involved aggravated sexual abuse under federal law.<\/p>\n<p>A judge sentenced Red Tomahawk on February 24, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>He received 12 months and one day on Count 1.<\/p>\n<p>The judge imposed time served on Counts 2 and 3.<\/p>\n<p>All three terms were ordered to run concurrently.<\/p>\n<p>Red Tomahawk filed an appeal on February 25, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review documents through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.govinfo.gov\/app\/details\/USCOURTS-ndd-1_24-cr-00208\/USCOURTS-ndd-1_24-cr-00208-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GovInfo<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"text-align: center; margin: 30px auto;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/burleighnd.mugshots.zone\/redtomahawk-jeremiah-john-mugshot-09-30-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto; width: 100%; max-width: 500px; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jeremiah-John-Red-Tomahawk-rotated.jpg\" alt=\"Jeremiah John Red Tomahawk booking photograph\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><figcaption style=\"text-align: center;\">Jeremiah John Red Tomahawk. September 2025 booking photograph.\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Possible New Trial<\/h2>\n<p>The federal case changed after additional DNA testing was completed.<\/p>\n<p>On July 21, 2026, the trial judge issued an indicative ruling.<\/p>\n<p>The judge said a new trial would be granted if the appeals court remands the case.<\/p>\n<p>The court found the new DNA results were material.<\/p>\n<p>The judge also found the evidence could produce an acquittal.<\/p>\n<p>The ruling said the evidence challenged the government&#8217;s trial theory.<\/p>\n<p>The ruling does not itself grant a new trial.<\/p>\n<p>The Eighth Circuit must return jurisdiction before the district court can act.<\/p>\n<p>The appeal therefore remains important to the final outcome.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casemine.com\/judgement\/us\/6a636466d740849c1c9914da\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">July 2026 court ruling<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Federal Law and Registry Record<\/h2>\n<p>The underlying federal case involves 18 U.S.C. \u00a7 2241.<\/p>\n<p>Federal law identifies that section as aggravated sexual abuse.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/uscode.house.gov\/view.xhtml?edition=prelim&amp;path=%2Fprelim%40title18%2Fpart1%2Fchapter109A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the federal sexual abuse statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>North Dakota officials listed Red Tomahawk for a new risk assessment in June 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied registry record later shows a June 30 verification date.<\/p>\n<p>Registration information can change during continuing court proceedings.<\/p>\n<p>Readers should use official records for the newest information.<\/p>\n<p>The photograph above comes from a separate 2025 booking record.<\/p>\n<p>It should not be viewed as evidence of guilt or current custody status.<\/p>\n<p>This report reflects public court records and the supplied registry information.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2026 TRF News. 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