Accused murderer to represent himself in court

James Jumping Eagle trial is set to start in September.
James Jumping Eagle trial is set to start in September.(KOTA/KEVN)
Published: May. 25, 2023 at 11:09 AM MDT
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RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) - James Jumping Eagle is charged with first-degree murder and second-degree rape in the death of a Rapid City woman in February of 2021.

During a motion hearing today Thursday, Jumping Eagle requested a dismal of counsel and to be allowed to represent himself in the case.

His trial is set to begin in September and if convicted he faces a mandatory life sentence.

Jumping Eagle is already facing 10 years in federal prison after he was convicted last year of failing to register as a sex offender.