ATTORNEY GENERAL MARTY JACKLEY

Gov. Rhoden signs bill to make “Deepfakes” a crime and 10 other public safety bills

PIERRE, S.D. (KVRR) — South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden has signed a bill into law that makes it a felony crime to create, possess or share computer-generated “deepfakes”. They are images of unwilling people in states of nudity or engaging in pornographic acts. It was proposed by Attorney General Marty Jackley. Two years ago, he successfully pushed for a bill…

White Earth, Minnesota man sentenced to 50 years for kidnapping in South Dakota

Ryan DegroatPIERRE, S.D. (KVRR) – A White Earth, Minnesota man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty, but mentally ill to First Degree Kidnapping. Ryan Degroat was arrested in March, 2022 for entering a home in Hecla, South Dakota, where he assaulted one person and then forced that person to drive them both out of town….

Noem and Jackley Warn S.D. Pharmacists About Giving Abortion-Inducing Pills

Gov. Noem Also Revealing Her Personal Cell Phone Was Hacked

PIERRE, S.D. (AP/KVRR) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem and Attorney General Marty Jackley say they will prosecute pharmacists who dispense abortion-inducing pills. The Republican leaders sent the warning in a letter to South Dakota pharmacists. It follows a recent FDA rule change that broadens access to the pills. South Dakota bans all abortions except to save the life of…