Crookston (trfnews.i234.me) — A Crookston man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for a first-degree sex crime involving a child under 13.
G. Thomas Amiot, 82, was sentenced on Thursday, April 2. He received the minimum prison term required by law. He pleaded guilty to the felony charge in December.
Court records said the abuse happened over several months in 2012 and 2013. The victim was a boy who was 11 or 12 years old at the time.
Defense Asked for Lesser Sentence
Amiot’s attorney, Alexander Reichert, asked the court for a lighter sentence. He filed a memo before the hearing.
The defense asked the judge to stay the prison sentence. Reichert wanted Amiot placed on probation instead.
The memo pointed to Amiot’s age, poor health, and lack of criminal history. It also described past trauma, mental health treatment, and a suicide attempt in 2024.
Reichert also wrote about Amiot’s long history of charity work. He said Amiot helped fund a local youth center, bought vehicles for charity, and counseled people in need.
The memo included letters and certificates that described years of service to others.
Judge Denied Stayed Sentence
The judge denied the request for a stayed sentence. Amiot was ordered to serve prison time at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in St. Cloud.
He was given credit for five days already served in local custody.
After prison, Amiot will be on supervised release for 10 years. He must also register as a sex offender.
He cannot have contact with the victim. He also cannot possess dangerous weapons. He must provide a DNA sample if asked.
Release Date Listed for 2034
Minnesota uses a two-thirds rule for many prison sentences. That means a person usually serves about two-thirds in custody.
The final third is often served on supervised release. That only applies if no new offenses happen in custody.
In Amiot’s case, that means he could be released after about eight years. According to the Minnesota Department of Corrections, his expected release date is March 28, 2034.
More court information can be found through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
A Casket would be more Fitting.
Good!! I’m glad that the judge stuck to his guns and sentenced him the way he deserved!!! Now we need the same judge in the Jesse Wilson case and send him away too!
Death is the only suitable punishment