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Ex-Senator Ray Holmberg Sentenced to 10 Years for Child Sex Crimes

3/26/2025

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Former North Dakota Senator Ray Holmberg, 81, faces a grim fate with a 10-year federal prison sentence for traveling to Prague to engage in sexual acts with minors. Judge Daniel Hovland emphasized the severity of Holmberg's actions, rejecting a lighter sentence despite prosecutors' recommendation. Upon release, Holmberg will be required to register as a sex offender, marking a significant fall from grace.

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Former North Dakota Senator Ray Holmberg, 81, faces a grim fate with a 10-year federal prison sentence for traveling to Prague to engage in sexual acts with minors. Judge Daniel Hovland emphasized the severity of Holmberg's actions, rejecting a lighter sentence despite prosecutors' recommendation. Upon release, Holmberg will be required to register as a sex offender, marking a significant fall from grace.