The last three codefendants in the alleged sexual assault of a Mitchell Legion baseball teammate have reached plea deals with the state.
Karter Sibson, 18, Hudson Haley, 19, and Landon Waddell, 20, pleaded guilty to accessory to a felony in Pennington County court. Their charges were reduced from second-degree rape and aiding and abetting second-degree rape, which carry up to 50 years in prison each, to a Class 5 felony with a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
Previously, Lincoln Bates, Carter Miller, and Peyton Mandel entered similar plea deals. All charges except accessory to a felony have been dismissed, with probationary sentences recommended and agreements to testify in future hearings. The defendants may seek a suspended imposition of sentence, which would remove the felony conviction from their records.
The charges originate from a June 2023 incident at a Rapid City hotel, where the players allegedly assaulted a teammate and tried to cover it up using electronic communication. Coach Luke Norden was recently acquitted of related charges, and charges against Mitchell Baseball Association president Jeremy Borgan were dismissed.
During the hearing, Waddell’s attorney requested modifications to his client’s bond for travel and college visits, which were granted by Judge Robert Gusinsky.
The no-contact order against one victim was lifted due to the dismissal of related charges, but it remains in place for the other victim.
Sentencing for all six defendants is set for August 13 at 3:30 p.m.