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Date: 06-17-2019
Case Style:
United States of America v. Bo Lane
Case Number: 3:18-cr-08295-GMS
Judge: G. Murry Snow
Court: United States District Court for the District of Arizona (Maricopa County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Christina J. Reid-Moore and Dimitra H. Sampson
Defendant's Attorney: Benjamin Robert Good, Gerald A. Williams - FPD
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Description:
Phoneix, AZ - Navajo Man Convicted of Seven Counts of Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child
Bo Lane, 36, of Coppermine, Ariz., was found guilty of seven counts of aggravated sexual abuse of a child by a federal jury in Flagstaff, Ariz. on June 14, 2019. The case was tried before Chief U.S. District Judge G. Murray Snow.
The evidence at trial showed that between 2013 and 2017, Lane sexually abused two minor victims. The abuse started when the victims were six years old and took place on the Navajo Indian Reservation. Both Lane and the victims are members of the Navajo Nation.
Each conviction for aggravated sexual abuse of a child carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 30 years in prison, a maximum penalty of life in prison, and a $250,000 fine or both.
The investigation in this case was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Navajo Nation Police Department.
Charges:
18:1153, 2241(c), and 2246(2) - (CIR) Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child
(1-4)
18:1153, 2241(c), and 2246(2) - (CIR) Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child
(1s-7s)
Outcome: 06/14/2019 160 MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Chief Judge G Murray Snow: Jury Trial (Day 4) held and completed as to Bo Lane on 6/14/2019. Defendant found GUILTY as to Counts 1s-7s of the Superseding Indictment. Sentencing set for 9/3/2019 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 602, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Chief Judge G Murray Snow. Presentence Report Ordered. Defendant's Motions in Limine (Docs. 40 and 47 ) terminated. Respective rulings made at trial. Defendant's renewed oral Rule 29 Motion is denied. (Court Reporter Charlotte Powers.) See attached PDF for complete details. Hearing held 8:27 AM to 3:03 PM.(KFZ) (Entered: 06/17/2019)
06/14/2019 161 FINAL JURY INSTRUCTIONS as to Bo Lane. (KFZ) (Entered: 06/17/2019)
06/14/2019 162 JOINT WITNESS LIST as to Bo Lane. (KFZ) (Entered: 06/17/2019)
06/14/2019 163 EXHIBIT LIST by USA as to Bo Lane. (KFZ) (Entered: 06/17/2019)
06/14/2019 164 EXHIBIT LIST by Bo Lane. (KFZ) (Entered: 06/17/2019)
06/14/2019 165 MINUTE ORDER re Certification of Trial Exhibits for Jury Deliberations as to Bo Lane. (KFZ) (Entered: 06/17/2019)
06/14/2019 166 MINUTE ORDER re Exhibits as to Bo Lane. The exhibits marked are returned to respective counsel. Counsel are directed to retain custody of the exhibits until the case has been completely terminated, including all appeals, pursuant to LRCiv 79.1. (KFZ) (Entered: 06/17/2019)
06/14/2019 167 JURY VERDICT as to Bo Lane. (KFZ) (Entered: 06/17/2019)
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