Woman Indicted for Involuntary Manslaughter Sentenced to 30 Months’ Imprisonment

U.S. Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced that a woman charged with Involuntary Manslaughter was sentenced on December 14, 2009, by Chief U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier. Annie Miner, age 20, of Pine Ridge, was sentenced to 30 months’ imprisonment, three years’ supervised release, and ordered to pay $100 to the Victim Assistance Fund. Miner was indicted for Involuntary Manslaughter by a federal grand jury on August 25, 2009. Miner operated a motor vehicle at a high rate of speed while highly intoxicated, lost control while driving, and killed the passenger. She pled guilty on October 7, 2009. This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeremy R. Jehangiri prosecuted the case. Miner was immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshal.