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A defense attorney says a conviction in a shooting death case raises concerns over just how well South Dakota self-defense law is understood. Derrek Brave Heart was struck by an intoxicated assailant, Jonathan Odom, multiple times inside his vehicle in front of his pregnant girlfriend, according to court documents. Brave Heart was struck further before leveling his legally owned pistol and firing one fatal shot into Odom's torso. Brave Heart claimed self-defense.
The Trump Administration is dropping charges over a land dispute against a West River South Dakota family. The issue arose last year when Charles and Heather Maude were alerted by the US Forest Service that fencing on their property blocked access to the Buffalo Gap National Grasslands.
Following the legislative session, a lot of political activists and organizations look at how lawmakers align with their respective beliefs. One new “scorecard” is aiming to do just that on voting issues.
A task force looking to craft a proposal for a new men’s prison will weigh the pros and cons of 11 East River locations at its next meeting. After the task force’s April meeting, the state sent out requests for proposals in various communities. Huron, Aberdeen, Mitchell, and Grant County have all submitted proposals for where a men’s prison could be located. There are also five proposed sites in the Sioux Falls area.
As the NCAA experiences major changes, like eligibility questions and compensation for student-athletes, the body has settled a lawsuit involving South Dakota. For Attorney General Marty Jackley, it represents a win for the state.
A new partnership is aiming to fight drug overdose deaths across South Dakota. The partnership includes the attorney general’s office, the state departments of social services and health, and the nonprofit Emily’s Hope.
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