State v. Fool Bull

GILBERTSON, Chief Justice.

[¶ 1.] On January 25, 2006, Adrian Fool Bull (Fool Bull) was indicted on one count of rape through the use of force, coercion, or threats in violation of SDCL 22-22-1(2). A jury trial commenced in the South Dakota Second Judicial Circuit on June 12, 2006. On June 15, 2006, the jury returned its verdict, finding Fool Bull guilty as charged. He was sentenced to 45 years in the South Dakota State Penitentiary. We affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURE

[¶ 2.] On the night of January 20, 2006, Fool Bull walked from his home to the Top Hat, a drinking establishment in downtown Sioux…