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SD Attorney in court for child rape charges

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A lawyer who used to work for the U-S Attorney’s Office and South Dakota’s Attorney General’s office was back in court Tuesday.

The prosecutor called him a dangerous man who preyed on a young child and allegedly threatened her so she wouldn’t report it.

47-year-old Donald Tinklepaugh is charged with 21 counts of raping a child.

In court Tuesday Tinklepaugh’s attorney said the suspect was shocked and disappointed by the allegations.

SD attorney, former state, federal employee charged with rape

He also asked the judge for a low bond, so Tinklepaugh could help with his defense.

The prosecutor called him a dangerous man who preyed on a young child and allegedly threatened her so she wouldn’t report it.

The judge set the bond at $750,000 cash only.

When KELOLAND News checked with the state yesterday, Tinklepaugh’s law license was still active in South Dakota.

Written by: The Dam Rock Station

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