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.

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