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Charges Filed Against Man Accused of Luring, Assaulting Teenager
The investigation began on March 2, when Mounds View police received a report of a missing 15-year-old boy. While attempting to locate the juvenile, family members examined the teen’s electronic devices.
Duluth Ex-Coach Sentenced for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
The investigation began in September 2022 when federal authorities received a tip indicating that an individual using the Kik messaging application had uploaded multiple videos containing child sexual abuse material.
School Employee Used AI to Turn Student Images into Explicit Content
A former school district employee has now been federally charged with producing sexually exploitative images of children using artificial intelligence, as well as possession and receipt of child pornography.
Belle Plaine Man Accused of Racially Motivated Assault Outside Bar
The indictment, unsealed today in federal court, alleges that on Feb. 3, 2024, 35-year-old Justin Anthony Kudla, of Belle Plaine, used force to injure a man because of the victim's race.
Hastings Man Charged in Federal Child Exploitation Case
Investigators also accuse Hunter Geidl of using minor victims to create sexually explicit videos between July 2022 and March 2024.
Federal Jury Convicts Bemidji Man in Child Porn Case
A Bemidji man was convicted by a federal jury of distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material through the dark web.
Red Lake Woman Sentenced After Child Dies from Neglect
A Red Lake woman has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for felony child neglect following the death of a child under her care, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Minnesota.
Jury Finds Minneapolis Gang Members Guilty of Racketeering, Murders
Prosecutors say 34-year-old Desean James Solomon, also known as “Black,” 44-year-old Michael Allen Burrell, known as “Skitz,” and 26-year-old Leontawan Lentez Holt, known by aliases including “Leon” and “Shotta,” were convicted on all charges.