Rhawnie Marcellais sentenced to over four years in prison for abusing her daughter, throwing a beer bottle at her.

Rhawnie Marcellais, a 42-year-old woman from Belcourt, was sentenced to 50 months in federal prison for child abuse, assault with a dangerous weapon, and malicious mischief. In January 2021, her minor daughter reported that Marcellais threw a beer bottle at her, causing injury. A video of the incident, found in September 2022, led to the charges. Marcellais was found guilty after a four-day jury trial in June. The case was investigated by the FBI and Bureau of Indian Affairs. U.S. Attorney Mac Schneider highlighted the importance of justice in child abuse cases.

November 14, 2024
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