South Dakota Senators will have several weeks to study all the investigative files gathered for the Impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. The trial is set to begin on June twenty first.

Senator Art Rusch of Vermillion says its important that all Senators be present for the trial….

Rusch, a retired circuit court judge, says he will go through the evidence and state laws before the trial starts….

Rusch says he doesn’t think Senators have to reach a decision “beyond a reasonable doubt” when they vote…

Ravnsborg has hired a defense attorney but hasn’t said yet if he will testify to the Senate in person.