Dan Sutton Explained

Dan Sutton
State Senate:	South Dakota
State:	South Dakota
District:	8th
Term Start:	2001
Term End:	2008
Party:	Democrat
Birth Date:	4 August 1970
Birth Place:	Flandreau, South Dakota
Spouse:	Mary Beth
Alma Mater:	Northern State University
Occupation:	Insurance
Residence:	Flandreau, South Dakota

Daniel D. Sutton (born August 4, 1970) was a Democratic member of the South Dakota Senate, representing the 8th district from 2001 through 2008. During his time in the state senate, he served as Minority Whip. Sutton was a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from 1999 through 2000.

Sexual abuse allegations

In 2007, Sutton was sued for sexually abusing an 18-year-old legislative page.^{[1] [2]} The case was settled with no money being paid to the person.

References

• Ellis, Jonathan (13 March 2020). "'I don't want anyone else to get hurt': Former state senator, mayoral candidate accused of sexual abuse". Argus Leader. Retrieved 6 June 2020.

External links

• South Dakota Legislature - Dan Sutton official SD Senate website

• Project Vote Smart - Senator Dan Sutton (SD) profile
• Follow the Money - Dan Sutton
  • 2006 2004 2002 2000 campaign contributions

Notes and References

1. Web site: Brokaw . Chet . Lawmaker sued for alleged groping of a male legislative page . Rapid City Journal Media Group . 3 June 2020 . en . 1 October 2007.
2. Web site: Hetland . Cara . South Dakota Senate takes action against Sen. Sutton . MPR News . 3 June 2020 . 21 January 2007.