Berget denied new Supreme Court hearing

Posted:

The South Dakota Supreme Court has denied Rodney Berget's Petition requesting a new Supreme Court hearing in relation to the murder of Correctional Officer Ronald " RJ" Johnson.

In January, Berget filed a petition for an additional hearing before the Supreme Court. He alleges that the high court misunderstood the law as it pertained to his case.

A new sentencing hearing is still pending. Berget's death sentence was overturned by the State Supreme Court. Justices said the circuit judge who sentenced Berget to die improperly considered a statement he made to a psychiatrist.

In a news release, Attorney General Marty Jackley said the state had presented substantial aggravating evidence that demonstrated ‘the heinousness of the crime as well as Berget's extensive criminal history, hopeless chance of rehabilitation, and multiple attempts of escape.'

"The Supreme Court has issued a thorough and well-reasoned opinion affirming that the overwhelming majority of the evidence was appropriately considered. The single remaining issue surrounding the psychological evaluation may now be ‘conducted on the existing record," Jackley said.

Local News - KOTA TerritoryLocal News KOTA TerritoryMore>>
A man facing kidnapping charges could be charged as a habitual offender
A man facing kidnapping charges could be charged as a habitual offender
A Rapid City man, facing kidnapping charges, could be charged as a habitual offender. Thirty seven year old Virgil Bald Eagle goes on trial for kidnapping in September. The state alleges he kidnapped
A Rapid City man, facing kidnapping charges, could be charged as a habitual offender.
Rapid City's new sidewalk plan put on hold
New sidewalk plan put on hold
Plans to construct new sidewalks on a stretch of East Omaha Street have been put on hold. Last night the Rapid City Council decided against starting the roughly $345,000 project that would pave the dirt
Plans to construct new sidewalks on a stretch of East Omaha Street have been put on hold.
Authorities name suspect shot by officers in rural Pennington County
Authorities name suspect shot by officers in rural Pennington County
A high speed chase ends with an unidentified man being shot. A routine traffic stop turned violent when an unidentified person decided to run from police officers. The fleeing vehicle drove through
A high speed chase ends with an unidentified man being shot.
Man caught with pants down in Rapid City park
Man caught with pants down in Rapid City park
A man who police say was drunk, was caught with his pants down in a Rapid City park - literally! Police Spokesperson Tarah Heupel says a caller reported that a man was exposing himself in Roosevelt
Galen Sitting Bear, age 36 of Kyle, was arrested for public indecency.
Landowners continue to fight tax changes to ag property
Landowners continue to fight tax changes to ag property
Things got a little bit heated Tuesday morning at the Pennington County Commissioners meeting. Landowners said they were still upset about the board's decision to require 160 acres of land (instead of
Landowners said they were still upset about the board's decision to require 160 acres of land (instead of 40) to qualify for an agricultural classification.
Concealed weapons permits starting to level off
Concealed weapons permits starting to level off
Concealed weapons permits sky rocketed in KOTA Territory after recent national conversations about gun control. But with talk of gun control quieting down, are people still rushing to get their permits? According
Concealed weapons permits sky rocketed in KOTA Territory after recent national conversations about gun control, but with talk of gun control quieting down, are people still rushing to get their permits?
Inconsistent tax rates in Custer County hurt housing market
Inconsistent tax rates in Custer County hurt housing market
Some real estate brokers believe the increasing cost of living in Custer County is driving retired people out, and keeping young families from moving in. Brokers say the problem derives from the inconsistency
Brokers say increasing cost of living comes from the inconsistency of tax rates in Custer County.

Most Popular StoriesMost Popular StoriesMore>>
Authorities name suspect shot by officers in rural Pennington County
Authorities name suspect shot by officers in rural Pennington County
A high speed chase ends with an unidentified man being shot. A routine traffic stop turned violent when an unidentified person decided to run from police officers. The fleeing vehicle drove through
A high speed chase ends with an unidentified man being shot.
Authorities investigate death of Phillip man
Authorities investigate death of Phillip man
The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating the death of a Phillip man. Spokesperson Sara Raburn says the body of 28-year-old Zane Nelson was discovered behind a Phillip business
Spokesperson Sara Raburn says the body of 28-year-old Zane Nelson was discovered behind a Phillip business early Sunday morning.
OST president arrested during beer blockade
OST president arrested during beer blockade
Oglala Sioux Tribal President Bryan Brewer was arrested Monday. According to a news release from Tribal President's Office, Brewer and about 50 others created a road block on Highway 87 to stop beer distribution
According to a news release from Tribal President's Office, Brewer and about 50 others created a road block on Highway 87 to stop beer distribution trucks from making deliveries to stores in White Clay, NE.
Man caught with pants down in Rapid City park
Man caught with pants down in Rapid City park
A man who police say was drunk, was caught with his pants down in a Rapid City park - literally! Police Spokesperson Tarah Heupel says a caller reported that a man was exposing himself in Roosevelt
Galen Sitting Bear, age 36 of Kyle, was arrested for public indecency.
Concealed weapons permits starting to level off
Concealed weapons permits starting to level off
Concealed weapons permits sky rocketed in KOTA Territory after recent national conversations about gun control. But with talk of gun control quieting down, are people still rushing to get their permits? According
Concealed weapons permits sky rocketed in KOTA Territory after recent national conversations about gun control, but with talk of gun control quieting down, are people still rushing to get their permits?
Officers shoot man following chase in southwest SD
Officers shoot man following chase in southwest SD
A suspected drunken driver was shot multiple times after allegedly brandishing a rifle following a half-hour police chase in southwestern South Dakota.
A suspected drunken driver was shot multiple times after allegedly brandishing a rifle following a half-hour police chase in southwestern South Dakota.
Big budget, big plans for Custer
Big budget, big plans for Custer
An ambitious five year plan to improve Custer's infrastructure is far from cheap, but Mayor Gary Lipp says in the end the projects will be worth the price tag. The city plans to spend more than $4
The city plans to spend more than $4 million over the next five years on capital improvements, water, and waste water.
Clear Lake man allegedly shoots 2 others, then kills self
Clear Lake man allegedly shoots 2 others, then kills self
CLEAR LAKE, S.D. (AP) _ Attorney General Marty Jackley says a man shot and wounded two people before killing himself in the northeastern South Dakota city of Clear Lake. Authorities were called
Authorities were called to a home about 9 p.m. Sunday for a reported double shooting. Two people were flown to a hospital while the man alleged to have shot them, 40-year-old Brett Pommer, barricaded himself inside the residence.
Inconsistent tax rates in Custer County hurt housing market
Inconsistent tax rates in Custer County hurt housing market
Some real estate brokers believe the increasing cost of living in Custer County is driving retired people out, and keeping young families from moving in. Brokers say the problem derives from the inconsistency
Brokers say increasing cost of living comes from the inconsistency of tax rates in Custer County.
Peregrine falcons restored in the Black Hills
Peregrine falcons restored in the Black Hills
Raptor biologist Janie Fink is no stranger to the fastest animal in the world. In fact, she's responsible for the release of 45 of them into the wild. The peregrine falcon is capable of dives up to 230
Raptor biologist Janie Fink is no stranger to the fastest animal in the world. In fact, she's responsible for the release of 45 of them into the wild.

Berget denied new Supreme Court hearing - KOTA Territory News

Berget denied new Supreme Court hearing

Local News - KOTA TerritoryLocal News KOTA TerritoryMore>>

Most Popular StoriesMost Popular StoriesMore>>