A Fort Washakie man has been charged with violent crime in Wyoming federal court. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details.
Federal Court Arraignment
An arraignment hearing was recently held in U.S. District Court of Wyoming for 20-year-old Kobe Tillman of Fort Washakie. According to the Department of Justice, Tillman pleaded not guilty to the charges of assault resulting in serious bodily injury, assault with a dangerous weapon, and using, carrying, brandishing, and discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. Federal District Court Magistrate Judge Teresa McKee set a trial for October 3, 2022, and remanded Tillman to the custody of the United States Marshals Service.
If convicted on all counts, Tillman faces 10 years to life in prison and fines up to $750,000. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors. The crimes are being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and are being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Elmore.
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Last modified: August 10, 2022