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Sioux Falls City Council, mayoral candidate released from jail with restraining order

David Zokaites accused of smothering girlfriend with bean bag ball

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Joe Sneve
Apr 23, 2024
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Two weeks after losing a bid for city council, a perpetual municipal office seeker in Sioux Falls is once again a free man after spending a night in jail on domestic assault charges.

David Zokaites, a two-time candidate for mayor who also made an unsuccessful run for the Northeast District City Council spot in the April 9 election, appeared before a Minnehaha County judge Tuesday facing accusations that he attempted to smother his girlfriend.

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