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United States of America v. Kiana Pilcher
Date: 07-31-2025
Case Number: 5:24-cr-50057
Judge: Karen E. Schreier
Court: The United States District Court for the District of South Dakota (Pennington County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Rapid City
Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Rapid City, South Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory
Rapid City, South Dakota ruminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering
Rapid City Woman Sentenced to Nearly 3 Years in Federal Prison Following Conviction for Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering
District Judge Karen E. Schreier sentenced a woman from Rapid City, South Dakota, who was convicted of Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering.
Kiana Pilcher, 29, was sentenced to two years and 11 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
Pilcher was indicted for Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering by a federal grand jury in April 2024. She pleaded guilty on May 5, 2025.
Pilcher worked with multiple individuals involved in a cocaine conspiracy to help them move money generated by the distribution of cocaine through electronic transactions. Pilcher and others deposited money into her bank account from drug proceeds and the account was then used to send the proceeds to drug sources in Texas. Investigators determined that approximately $90,000 in cash was deposited into Pilcher's account through ATM deposits. Pilcher was also involved in the distribution of cocaine. While Pilcher was involved in the conspiracy, the group distributed over three kilograms of cocaine in the Rapid City area.
This case was investigated by the Unified Narcotics Enforcement Team (UNET) and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), Division of Criminal Investigation. UNET is comprised of law enforcement from the Pennington County Sheriff's Office, the Rapid City Police Department, the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation, the South Dakota Highway Patrol, and the South Dakota National Guard. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mark Hodges prosecuted the case.
Pilcher was immediately remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.
Two years and 11 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Kiana Pilcher?
The outcome was: Two years and 11 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release
Which court heard United States of America v. Kiana Pilcher?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the District of South Dakota (Pennington County), SD. The presiding judge was Karen E. Schreier.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Kiana Pilcher?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Rapid City. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Rapid City, South Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Kiana Pilcher decided?
This case was decided on July 31, 2025.