Former State Worker Sentenced for Failing to Report Fraud at SD Department of Revenue

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced the sentencing of Danielle Degenstein (also known as Deegan-Steen), a former Department of Revenue employee, for failing to report a coworker’s fraud. Degenstein pleaded guilty to Misprision of a Felony—a misdemeanor charge—and received one year of unsupervised probation, a $500 fine, and court costs.

By Christal Blue May 15, 2025 11:16 am

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PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that Danielle Degenstein (Deegan-Steen), a former Department of Revenue employee, has been sentenced for not reporting a coworker’s fraudulent actions. Degenstein pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of Misprision of a Felony. She won’t serve jail time but was given one year of unsupervised probation, a $500 fine, and court costs. According to the investigation, Degenstein knew that a colleague had forged a power of attorney document for financial gain but failed to report it. The case was investigated by the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation and prosecuted by the Attorney General’s Office. For more crime stories from MitchellNow.com, click here.

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