WARREN, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – On January 2, 2025, Anders Odegaard was officially disbarred by the Minnesota Supreme Court, following his conviction for the murder of his ex-wife in August 2022. The disbarment came two and a half years after the incident, during which his ex-wife, Carissa, was killed while holding their youngest child. Odegaard pleaded… Continue reading Lawyer Disbarred Following Conviction for 2nd Degree Murder in Minnesota
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Dayton Lee Smith Violates Parole Following DWI Conviction
Polk County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Dayton Lee Smith, born on May 15, 1992, was released from incarceration on August 26, 2024, after serving time for a DWI offense. He was under the supervision of the Minnesota Department of Corrections, assigned to the Detroit Lakes District, with Agent Johanna Jones overseeing his case. Minnesota Department of Commerce On… Continue reading Dayton Lee Smith Violates Parole Following DWI Conviction
Grand Forks Man Convicted in Kidnapping and Assault Case
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — On December 10, 2024, a jury trial commenced in Grand Forks involving defendant Angel Alberto Torres-Sosa, aged 32. He faced charges including two Class A felonies—kidnapping and attempted gross sexual imposition—and two Class C felonies—aggravated assault and terrorizing. Class A felonies carry a maximum sentence of 20 years. The jury… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Convicted in Kidnapping and Assault Case
Joshua Paul Roy Convicted in Legal Case for Failure to Appear
Crookston, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Joshua Paul Roy, born on 6/9/1980, was recently arrested on charges of failure to appear in court. This arrest is related to a gross misdemeanor under the statute MS 609.49.2. The legal proceedings culminated on 12/3/2024. I’m Chris Harper reporting for trfnews.i234.me
Keith Allan Halland Charged with Felony for Failure to Appear
Crookston, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Keith Allan Halland, born November 5, 1974, is facing legal consequences after failing to appear in court as required. The charge of Failure to Appear is classified as a felony under statute {609.49.1}. Court documents indicate the offense occurred on November 27, 2024, marking a significant step in the judicial process.… Continue reading Keith Allan Halland Charged with Felony for Failure to Appear
Trevor Lee Clark Faces Conviction for Failure to Appear in Court
Crookston, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On November 27, 2024, Trevor Lee Clark DOB 6/1/2005, was arrested for a failure to appear in court and is charged with a gross misdemeanor under Minnesota Statute 609.49.2, related to his failure to attend scheduled legal proceedings. The case has been concluded with a conviction for this offense. I’m Chris… Continue reading Trevor Lee Clark Faces Conviction for Failure to Appear in Court
Deadly Border Crossing: Two Men Convicted of Human Smuggling in Minnesota
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A jury in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, convicted two men of charges related to human smuggling. The operation led to the deaths of an Indian family who froze while trying to cross the U.S.-Canada border during a 2022 blizzard. Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel and Steve Shand were part of a sophisticated illegal… Continue reading Deadly Border Crossing: Two Men Convicted of Human Smuggling in Minnesota
Argument Results in Fargo Man Being Charged with Felony Theft and Conviction
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) An argument led to a felony Theft charge and conviction in Fargo.
Felony Harassment Conviction: Corey Roy Peasley Sentenced to 21 Months in Prison
Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Corey Roy Peasley, 47, has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for his conviction on felony harassment and violating a restraining order. The offense occurred in Becker County on April 25, 2023. According to court records, Judge Michelle Lawson presided over the sentencing hearing on July 24. As part… Continue reading Felony Harassment Conviction: Corey Roy Peasley Sentenced to 21 Months in Prison
73-Year-Old Man from Roseau, MN Sentenced for Stalking Conviction
Seventy-three Year Old Roseau, MN Man Sentenced On Stalking Conviction ROSEAU, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A 73-year old Roseau, Minnesota man was sentenced this week on a “Stalking” conviction.
Waubun Man Avoids Felony Conviction After High-Speed Chase in Becker County
Martin Guthrie Seeger, 40, of Waubun, narrowly avoided a felony conviction after leading police on a high-speed chase in Becker County on August 2, 2023. Court records reveal that a state trooper clocked Seeger’s Volkswagen Passat speeding at 95 mph in a 60-mph zone in Richwood Township. When the officer activated his lights and siren,… Continue reading Waubun Man Avoids Felony Conviction After High-Speed Chase in Becker County
Judge Upholds Conviction of Minnesota Woman Involved in Grisly 1997 Murder
MOORHEAD, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Minnesota judge has ruled against a motion to overturn the murder conviction of Jamie Dennis-Gianakos, a woman who pleaded guilty to her role in the brutal 1997 murder of babysitter Anne-Marie Camp. Gianakos, sentenced to 25 years in prison, is currently on supervised release until October. Gianakos sought to have… Continue reading Judge Upholds Conviction of Minnesota Woman Involved in Grisly 1997 Murder
North Dakota Supreme Court Overturns Conviction in Child Sex Abuse Case Due to Prosecutorial Misconduct
BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – The North Dakota Supreme Court has vacated the conviction of David Walter Gaddie, a Grand Forks man found guilty of child sex abuse in 2021, due to prosecutorial misconduct. The court ruled on Wednesday, August 28, that Cass County prosecutors inappropriately presented evidence to the jury that alleged Gaddie had also… Continue reading North Dakota Supreme Court Overturns Conviction in Child Sex Abuse Case Due to Prosecutorial Misconduct
Disgraced Former Senator Ray Holmberg Stripped of Two Major Awards Amid Criminal Conviction
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Former North Dakota Senator Ray Holmberg has had two prestigious awards rescinded following his guilty plea to criminal sex acts involving children. The North Dakota Library Association (NDLA) and the Energy and Environmental Research Center (EERC) both revoked honors previously awarded to Holmberg. The NDLA, which had named Holmberg a… Continue reading Disgraced Former Senator Ray Holmberg Stripped of Two Major Awards Amid Criminal Conviction
Appeals Court Overturns Major Conviction in High-Profile Drug Ring Case
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A federal appeals court has determined that Darius Sledge, one of the men sentenced to 30 years for operating a drug ring across three Native American reservations in North Dakota, was wrongfully convicted on the most serious charge against him. Last summer, a jury found Darius Sledge, 32, guilty of four… Continue reading Appeals Court Overturns Major Conviction in High-Profile Drug Ring Case
North Dakota Rep. Claire Cory Avoids DUI Conviction, Pleads Guilty to Reckless Driving
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In May, North Dakota Representative Claire Cory was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. On July 2, she pleaded guilty to an amended charge of reckless driving. Cory, 25, was initially charged with a Class B misdemeanor DUI. The plea agreement reduced the charge to reckless driving, also… Continue reading North Dakota Rep. Claire Cory Avoids DUI Conviction, Pleads Guilty to Reckless Driving
Justice Affirmed: Riemers’ Disorderly Conduct Conviction Upheld by North Dakota Supreme Court
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a significant legal development, the North Dakota Supreme Court, led by Justice Jerod Tufte, has upheld the criminal judgment against U.S. House candidate Roland Riemers. Riemers was convicted of Class B misdemeanor disorderly conduct following a one-day jury trial. The case stemmed from an incident where Riemers blocked a… Continue reading Justice Affirmed: Riemers’ Disorderly Conduct Conviction Upheld by North Dakota Supreme Court
Kangaroo Court Conviction”: Senator Cramer Reacts to Trump’s Guilty Verdict
WASHINGTON (trfnews.i234.me) – Minutes after a New York jury found former President Donald Trump guilty of 34 felonies, North Dakota Republican U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer posted his reaction on social media. “A kangaroo court in a third world city has ensured Donald Trump’s place in history as the 1st convicted president to win re-election,” Cramer… Continue reading Kangaroo Court Conviction”: Senator Cramer Reacts to Trump’s Guilty Verdict
Former Fargo Teacher and Athletic Trainer Sentenced for Sexual Assault Conviction
FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Former Fargo Teacher and Athletic Trainer Sentenced for Sexual Assault Conviction: Levi Tande, a former Fargo Public Schools teacher and athletic trainer contracted through Sanford Health, was sentenced to three years in prison for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy last summer. He changed his plea to guilty during a January hearing.… Continue reading Former Fargo Teacher and Athletic Trainer Sentenced for Sexual Assault Conviction