Man Pleads Guilty After Deadly Punch

Raymond Bald Eagle is facing up to eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter in connection with a fatal assault on the Pine Ridge Reservation.

By Christal Blue May 20, 2025 12:49 pm

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PINE RIDGE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) A man is facing eight years in federal prison after he punched another man, leading to his death. Raymond Bald Eagle pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter earlier this year. Authorities say he punched Clarence Janis in the face, causing an aneurysm to burst. The incident happened on the Pine Ridge Reservation last June. Bald Eagle was due to be sentenced on Monday, but his sentencing was delayed until June 18th, according to court records. For more crime stories from MitchellNow.com, click here.

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