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United States of America v. Rodney Alan Signor
Date: 07-03-2025
Case Number: 2:23-cr-00145
Judge: Thomas O. Rice
Court: The United States District Court for the District of Washington (Spokane County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Spokane
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Inchelium Man Sentenced to 57 Months in Prison for Beating and Strangling His Intimate Partner
Rodney Alan Signor, 49, of Inchelium, Washington, was sentenced after pleading guilty to Assault Resulting in Substantial Bodily Injury to a Spouse, Intimate Partner, or Dating Partner in Indian Country. United States District Judge Thomas O. Rice imposed a sentence of 57 months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release.
According to court documents and information presented at the sentencing hearing, on June 9, 2022, Signor assaulted his intimate partner by striking her and causing her to suffer bruising. In addition to beating his victim, Signor also strangled her, which caused her to lose consciousness. Signor also gagged his victim, wielded a knife toward her, and threatened to kill her.
"This case raised serious concerns for the victim's safety, and I'm incredibly proud of the FBI's swift and decisive response once the crime came to light,†said Acting U.S. Attorney Barker. "Our office remains firmly committed to protecting victims and holding domestic abusers accountable through aggressive prosecution.â€
"Mr. Signor treated his former partner reprehensibly, endangering her safety in multiple violent attacks. We hope this sentence sends a clear message to Mr. Signor and others like him that violent crime will not be tolerated. The FBI is committed to continuing our work to reduce violent crime in tribal communities alongside our tribal partners,†said W. Mike Herrington, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Seattle field office.
Compared to all other groups in the United States, Native American women experience some of the highest rates of domestic violence. Particularly pervasive among violent crime is nonfatal strangulation by intimate partners. Nearly half of domestic violence victims report being choked. Although nonfatal strangulation often leaves few visible signs of injury, it can cause severe physical, neurological, and psychological complications and too often forebodes future domestic homicide. A woman who has been nonfatally strangled is over seven times more likely to be killed by the same intimate partner. The recent increased focus on the dangers of nonfatal strangulation confirms what survivors of it have known for years—that many domestic violence perpetrators do not strangle their intimate partners to kill them; they strangle them to let them know they can kill them any time they wish.
This case was investigated by the FBI and the Colville Tribal Police Department. It was prosecuted by Special Assistant United States Attorney Michael L. Vander Giessen and Assistant United States Attorney Nowles H. Heinrich.
Spokane, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with Assault Resulting in Substantial Bodily Injury to a Spouse, Intimate Partner, or Dating Partner
Inchelium Man Sentenced to 57 Months in Prison for Beating and Strangling His Intimate Partner
Rodney Alan Signor, 49, of Inchelium, Washington, was sentenced after pleading guilty to Assault Resulting in Substantial Bodily Injury to a Spouse, Intimate Partner, or Dating Partner in Indian Country. United States District Judge Thomas O. Rice imposed a sentence of 57 months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release.
According to court documents and information presented at the sentencing hearing, on June 9, 2022, Signor assaulted his intimate partner by striking her and causing her to suffer bruising. In addition to beating his victim, Signor also strangled her, which caused her to lose consciousness. Signor also gagged his victim, wielded a knife toward her, and threatened to kill her.
"This case raised serious concerns for the victim's safety, and I'm incredibly proud of the FBI's swift and decisive response once the crime came to light,†said Acting U.S. Attorney Barker. "Our office remains firmly committed to protecting victims and holding domestic abusers accountable through aggressive prosecution.â€
"Mr. Signor treated his former partner reprehensibly, endangering her safety in multiple violent attacks. We hope this sentence sends a clear message to Mr. Signor and others like him that violent crime will not be tolerated. The FBI is committed to continuing our work to reduce violent crime in tribal communities alongside our tribal partners,†said W. Mike Herrington, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Seattle field office.
Compared to all other groups in the United States, Native American women experience some of the highest rates of domestic violence. Particularly pervasive among violent crime is nonfatal strangulation by intimate partners. Nearly half of domestic violence victims report being choked. Although nonfatal strangulation often leaves few visible signs of injury, it can cause severe physical, neurological, and psychological complications and too often forebodes future domestic homicide. A woman who has been nonfatally strangled is over seven times more likely to be killed by the same intimate partner. The recent increased focus on the dangers of nonfatal strangulation confirms what survivors of it have known for years—that many domestic violence perpetrators do not strangle their intimate partners to kill them; they strangle them to let them know they can kill them any time they wish.
This case was investigated by the FBI and the Colville Tribal Police Department. It was prosecuted by Special Assistant United States Attorney Michael L. Vander Giessen and Assistant United States Attorney Nowles H. Heinrich.
Outcome:
The Defendant was sentenced to 57 months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Rodney Alan Signor?
The outcome was: The Defendant was sentenced to 57 months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release.
Which court heard United States of America v. Rodney Alan Signor?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the District of Washington (Spokane County), WA. The presiding judge was Thomas O. Rice.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Rodney Alan Signor?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Spokane. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Spokane Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Rodney Alan Signor decided?
This case was decided on July 3, 2025.