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Plea Deals Shake Up Michael Ladeaux Case | Rapid City News
Michael Ladeaux’s tragic death last September sent shockwaves through the community, with two suspects—Dustin Yatsayte and Joshua Thunderhawk—settling for plea deals instead of trial. Charged with second-degree murder, they now admit to aiding and abetting first-degree manslaughter, avoiding murder charges but still facing up to life in prison. The state has agreed to recommend 40 years for Thunderhawk and 15 for Yatsayte, while a third suspect’s charges were dropped last week. With sentencing looming in October, this case underscores how plea deals can reshape justice—even when the stakes…
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