Bismarck Bank Robber To Be Sentenced

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say an Arizona man convicted of robbing a North Dakota bank should be sentenced to 14 years in prison.

Sentencing is scheduled Monday in Bismarck for Sean Nichols, who pleaded guilty in September to bank robbery. He was arrested for robbing the Dakota Community Bank in Bismarck in May.

Authorities say Nichols got away with $7,000. All but $1,700 was recovered.

Prosecutors say in court documents that Nichols is a career offender who deserves a stiff sentence. He was convicted of robbing two banks in Tucson in 2004.

Defense attorneys are recommending a sentence of 2½ years.