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SD Supreme Court: State Agent Interview In Indian Country Deemed Legal

An agent of the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation acted properly when he interviewed an Oglala Lakota suspect on the Pine Ridge Reservation.

That's the opinion of the South Dakota Supreme Court issued Thursday, Jan. 28.

The high court says the suspect's statements to the agent can now be presented to the jury when he goes to trial.

Victoria Wicks ha more on this case for SDPB.

Rapid City freelancer Victoria L. Wicks has been producing news for SDPB since August 2007. She Retired from this position in March 2023.
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