Clearwater County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On July 15, 2024, at 10:14 PM, Michael Johnson, a 41-year-old male, was arrested in Clearwater County. The arrest was made under Minnesota Statute 609.342, subdivision 1a(e), which pertains to first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving penetration or contact with a person under 14 years of age, where the actor is more than 36 months older than the complainant.
According to Minnesota law, first-degree criminal sexual conduct is a felony offense that carries severe penalties, including imprisonment for up to 30 years and fines up to $40,000.
The specific statute under which Johnson was arrested, 609.342 subdivision 1a(e), addresses situations where the complainant is under 14 years of age and the actor is more than 36 months older. In such cases, neither mistake as to the complainant’s age nor consent to the act by the complainant is a defense.
As of now, no further details regarding the case have been released by the authorities. The investigation is ongoing, and additional information may be provided as it becomes available.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me