Date: 08-07-2016

Case Style: United States of America v. Johnathan Quavehema

Case Number: CR-16-8003-PCT-DJH

Judge: Diane J. Humetewa

Court: United States District Court for the District of Arizona (Maricopa County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: Alexander Samuels

Defendant's Attorney: Jeffrey Allen Williams

Description: Phoenix, AZ - Man from Second Mesa Sentenced to 14 Years for Violent Assault

Johnathan Quavehema, 23, of Second Mesa, Ariz., was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Diane J. Humetewa to 14 years of imprisonment. Quavehema had previously pleaded guilty to assault with intent to commit murder.

In October 2015, Quavehema, who is a member of the Hopi Tribe, violently assaulted a female member of the Hopi Community. During the assault, Quavehema restrained the victim from leaving her home and threatened to kill her.

The investigation in this case was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Indian Affairs-Office of Justice Services (Hopi Agency).

Outcome: Defendant was sentenced to 14 years in prison.

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