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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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 …
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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