Dan Sutton
State senateSouth Dakota
StateSouth Dakota
District8th
Term start2001
Term end2008
PartyDemocrat
Birth dateAugust 4, 1970 (age 56)
Birth placeFlandreau, South Dakota
SpouseMary Beth
Alma materNorthern State University
OccupationInsurance

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

  1. ^ Brokaw, Chet (1 October 2007). "Lawmaker sued for alleged groping of a male legislative page". Rapid City Journal Media Group. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  2. ^ Hetland, Cara (21 January 2007). "South Dakota Senate takes action against Sen. Sutton". MPR News. Retrieved 3 June 2020.