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South Dakota EB-5 official Richard Benda dies amid investigation into $550K theft

2013-10-20 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 7/10

Former South Dakota economic development secretary Richard Benda died from a self-inflicted shotgun wound near Lake Andes as state Attorney General Marty Jackley prepared felony theft charges against him. Jackley disclosed his office had drafted a criminal complaint and arrest warrant on October 8, …

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