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Former North Dakota Lawmaker Pleads Guilty to Sex Tourism Charge
He was charged with traveling to Europe with the intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct with minors. Ray Holmberg, 80, of Grand Forks, pleaded guilty to one count of traveling with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct. He faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set. The DOJ, citing court documents and facts established in public proceedings, said Holmberg traveled to Prague in the Czech Republic 14 times between 2011 and 2021 to engage in commercial sex acts with...
Powerful Former North Dakota Republican Admits To Traveling To Pay For Sex With Minor
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A high-profile former North Dakota lawmaker who was one of the most powerful members of the Legislature pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to a charge that he traveled to Europe with the intent to pay for sex with a minor. Ray Holmberg, 80, of Grand Forks, was indicted in October 2023 for travel with intent to engage in illicit sexual activity and receipt and attempted receipt of child sexual abuse material. The Republican served more than 45 years in the North Dakota Senate before resigning...