US EditionEx-North Dakota lawmaker to be sentenced for traveling to Europe to pay for sex with minors
- Ray Holmberg, a former North Dakota lawmaker, will be sentenced for charges related to child pornography and for engaging in commercial sex with adolescents.
- Holmberg faces a potential 30-year prison sentence and lifetime supervised release for his guilty plea.
- Prosecutors highlighted Holmberg's history of exploiting vulnerable youth while holding influential positions, stating he manipulated several young men.
- Holmberg's attorney requested a lighter sentence, arguing that his age and health issues should be considered, despite Holmberg admitting to intent.
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North Dakota GOP Senator Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Traveling to Prague for Sex with Minors: Report
Former North Dakota state Senator Ray Holmberg was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison on Wednesday after pleading guilty to traveling with the intent to engage in illegal sexual conduct. Holmberg, 81, served as a Republican state senator for 45 years. His sentence, which exceeds the length recommended by federal guidelines, was handed down by U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland. Judge Hovland described Holmberg’s actions as “egregious and de…
Former North Dakota Sen. Ray Holmberg gets 10 years in prison
FARGO — Former state Sen. Ray Holmberg has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for traveling abroad to sexually abuse children, a sentence more than three times what prosecutors recommended.
North Dakota House, Senate leadership respond to Holmberg sentence
BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — North Dakota's House and Senate leadership issued a statement Wednesday following the sentencing of former lawmaker Ray Holmberg to 10 years in prison: Today U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland sentenced former state senator Ray Holmberg for his admitted crimes against innocent and vulnerable young boys and men. The presentence investigation made public describes in detail Holmberg's pattern of pedophilia and misuse of his …
Former State Sen. Ray Holmberg sentenced to 10 years for federal sex tourism
FARGO, N.D. – Former Republican State Senator Ray Holmberg of Grand Forks has been sentenced to 10 years on federal child sex tourism charges. U.S. Judge Daniel Hovland made his decision on sentencing after seven hours of testimony. The 81-year-old who spent more than 45 years in the North Dakota legislature plead guilty to that charge and federal charges of receiving child pornography were dropped. Holmberg admitted to flying to Prague, Czech R…
Holmberg sentenced to 10 years in prison, legislative leaders react
FARGO (KVRR) – Former state Senator Ray Holmberg, who pleaded guilty to traveling overseas with intent to engage in commercial sexual activity, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. U.S. District Court Judge Daniel Hovland sentenced Holmberg following a lengthy sentencing hearing in a packed courtroom that included testimony from prosecution and defense witnesses. Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer Puhl recommended that the 81-year-old Holmberg s…
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Ex-North Dakota lawmaker to be sentenced for traveling to Europe to pay for sex with minors
An 81-year-old former North Dakota lawmaker is scheduled to be sentenced in federal court after pleading guilty last year to traveling to Europe with the intent to pay for sex with minors.
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