MARSHALL COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Seth Lawrence Solberg, 38, of Warren, Minnesota, has been acquitted of two felony charges related to allegations that he sexually assaulted an 11-year-old girl.
Trial & Acquittal
Solberg’s jury trial began on Thursday, January 30, 2025, and concluded the following day, January 31, when the jury returned a not guilty verdict on both counts:
- First-degree criminal sexual conduct (involving a victim under 13, with the accused at least 36 months older)
- First-degree criminal sexual conduct (involving penetration of a mentally impaired or physically helpless person)
Had he been convicted, Solberg faced up to 30 years in prison.
Case Background
- Solberg was charged in December 2023.
- He pleaded not guilty to the charges in May 2024.
- The jury determined there was insufficient evidence to convict, resulting in a full acquittal.
This verdict ends the legal proceedings against Solberg, as he cannot be retried for the same charges under double jeopardy protections.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRFNews