The license of former South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg has been suspended following a fatal car crash in which he was involved last year. The suspension was announced by the South Dakota Supreme Court on Thursday.
Ravnsborg was involved in a crash that resulted in the death of pedestrian Joe Boever in September 2020. He initially claimed that he had hit a deer, but later admitted to hitting Boever after his body was found the next day.
The suspension of Ravnsborg’s license comes after he pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges in connection with the crash. He was sentenced to fines and probation, but did not receive jail time.
The South Dakota Supreme Court cited “his conduct both prior to and after the crash” as reasons for suspending his license. They stated that his actions “failed to meet the standard of conduct and professionalism required of him in his high public position.”
Ravnsborg has faced calls for his resignation and impeachment following the crash and subsequent charges. Critics have accused him of failing to fully cooperate with the investigation and being dishonest about the circumstances of the crash.
The suspension of his law license will prevent Ravnsborg from practicing law in South Dakota. It is unclear if he will seek to have his license reinstated in the future.
Overall, the case has stirred controversy and raised questions about accountability and transparency in South Dakota’s legal system. Ravnsborg’s actions and the handling of the case have sparked public outrage and calls for further investigation into the incident.
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