PIERRE — Two Pierre women have been indicted on fraud-related charges connected to crimes committed while they were both employees of the South Dakota Department of Revenue.
“These …
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PIERRE — Two Pierre women have been indicted on fraud-related charges connected to crimes committed while they were both employees of the South Dakota Department of Revenue.
“These charges are alleged violations of the public’s trust,” said Attorney General Marty Jackley. “As attorney general, I will continue to protect taxpayers and maintain transparency in bringing forth these violations.”
Lynne Hunsley, 63, and Danielle Degenstein, 51, were indicted Oct. 1 by a Hughes County grand jury. Hunsley was indicted on seven counts, five felonies and two misdemeanors, and Degenstein was indicted on one misdemeanor.
Hunsley is accused of using her position with the Division of Motor Vehicles to falsify records between Jan. 1, 2021, and June 30, 2023. The charges and maximum sentence for each are:
Degenstein is accused of a misprison of a felony, a Class 1 misdemeanor, where she concealed her knowledge of a felony to authorities. The charge carries a maximum sentence of one year in custody and a $2,000 fine.
The two defendants have not made their initial court appearance.