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United States of America v. Mark Stephen Gullings

Date: 01-08-2026

Case Number: 25-cr-40009

Judge: Karen E. Schreier

Court: United States District Court for the District of South Dakota (Minnehaha County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Sioux Falls

Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Sioux Falls Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory

Description:
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with production of child pornography.

In October 2022, Mark Stephen Gullings, age 44, surreptitious photos of a minor female living in his home and under his care while she was in the bathroom. Gullings would put his phone under the bathroom door or over the shower curtain to take pictures of the juvenile’s genital area for his own sexual gratification.

This case was investigated by the Brandon Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, and the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Elizabeth A. Ebert-Webb prosecuted the case.
Outcome:
The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison, 5 years of supervised release, and a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $100. He will also be required to register as a sex offender.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of United States of America v. Mark Stephen Gullings?

The outcome was: The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison, 5 years of supervised release, and a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $100. He will also be required to register as a sex offender.

Which court heard United States of America v. Mark Stephen Gullings?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of South Dakota (Minnehaha County), SD. The presiding judge was Karen E. Schreier.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Mark Stephen Gullings?

Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Sioux Falls. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Sioux Falls Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.

When was United States of America v. Mark Stephen Gullings decided?

This case was decided on January 8, 2026.