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Minnesota Man to Face Trial for Six Sex Crimes Against Minors

Anthony Levias Eley

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Anthony Levias Eley, a 55-year-old man from Gonvick, Minnesota, will stand trial for six sex crimes allegedly committed against two minors in Grand Forks County. He faces three counts of Class AA felony gross sexual imposition of a minor under the age of 15 and is also charged with one… Continue reading Minnesota Man to Face Trial for Six Sex Crimes Against Minors

Fort Totten Man Faces Trial After Grand Forks Standoff

Collin Wade Posey

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — On December 12, 2024, in Grand Forks County Court, 32-year-old Fort Totten resident Collin Wade Posey appeared for his final dispositional conference. His attorney indicated plans to proceed to trial. Charges: Criminal Mischief: Posey is charged with a Class B felony for causing over $10,000 in willful damage, carrying a… Continue reading Fort Totten Man Faces Trial After Grand Forks Standoff

Grand Forks Man Convicted in Kidnapping and Assault Case

Angel Alberto Torres-Sosa

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

Grand Forks Jury Delivers Guilty Verdict for Torres-Sosa in Kidnapping-Sexual Assault Trial

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks jury found Angel Torres-Sosa guilty in a Kidnapping-Sexual Assault case on Friday.

Trial for Kidnapping and Sexual Assault is Currently Taking Place in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The trial for a man charged with kidnapping a woman from a Grand Forks bar is underway. Angel Torres-Sosa is facing multiple charges.

Grand Forks Man to Stand Trial for Attempted Murder of Officers

Jeffrey Simpson Jr.

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — In March 2024, Jeffrey Jacob Simpson Jr., 30, will face trial in Grand Forks for a series of serious charges, including attempted murder. The charges stem from an incident on March 22, 2024, when Simpson allegedly fired at six members of the regional SWAT team while they attempted to arrest… Continue reading Grand Forks Man to Stand Trial for Attempted Murder of Officers

Trial Delay for Former Grand Forks Business Owner Amid New Evidence

Trial Delay for Former Grand Forks Business Owner Amid New Evidence

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — The trial for Joshua Temple, a 41-year-old former Grand Forks business owner, has been delayed. Temple faces multiple charges related to allegations of domestic abuse against his late wife, Whitney Temple, a 33-year-old doctor who was battling a rare bone cancer at the time of the incidents. Police reports indicate… Continue reading Trial Delay for Former Grand Forks Business Owner Amid New Evidence

Grand Forks Man to Face January Trial in Basketball Court Shooting Case

Allen Little

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A 24-year-old Grand Forks man, Allen Jaborie Ticordiyae Little, is scheduled for a jury trial on January 6-7 following his final dispositional conference on November 14. Little has maintained his not guilty plea to charges of aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon and reckless endangerment, both Class C felonies carrying… Continue reading Grand Forks Man to Face January Trial in Basketball Court Shooting Case

Human Smuggling Case Linked to Fatal Border Crossing: Trial Begins Monday

Steve Shand and Harshkimar Patel

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Two men, Steve Shand and Harshkimar Patel, will appear in court on Thursday, Nov. 14, for a pretrial conference related to human smuggling charges. The case involves a smuggling network transporting Indian migrants across the U.S.-Canada border. Court documents indicate that Patel and Shand, both Florida residents, coordinated the operation.… Continue reading Human Smuggling Case Linked to Fatal Border Crossing: Trial Begins Monday

Deadly Secrets: Jury Selection Begins for West Fargo Man’s Trial

Spencer Moen

FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) — The stage is set for a dramatic trial in North Dakota. Jury selection has begun at the Cass County Courthouse for Spencer Moen, accused of beating his wife to death last year. Moen was arrested in August 2023 after calling police to report that his wife Sonja had fallen asleep in their… Continue reading Deadly Secrets: Jury Selection Begins for West Fargo Man’s Trial

Justice Takes a Step Forward: Grand Forks Man Found Competent to Stand Trial in Murder Case

Nicholas Narveson

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A significant development has been made in the case against Nicholas Narveson, accused of murdering 53-year-old James Jorgenson at Sledster’s Food and Brew in downtown Grand Forks on July 4. Following an evaluation by doctors at the North Dakota State Hospital, a report was presented to a judge on Friday,… Continue reading Justice Takes a Step Forward: Grand Forks Man Found Competent to Stand Trial in Murder Case

Justice Served: Man Accused of Brutal Grocery Clerk Murder Declared Fit for Trial

Justice Served: Man Accused of Brutal Grocery Clerk Murder Declared Fit for Trial

MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) – A dramatic turn in a high-profile case has seen Taylor Schultz, accused of brutally killing 66-year-old Robert Skafte at his workplace, declared fit to stand trial. Skafte, who worked as a clerk at Oak Grove Grocery in Minneapolis’ Loring Park neighborhood, was beaten and impaled with a golf club on December 6,… Continue reading Justice Served: Man Accused of Brutal Grocery Clerk Murder Declared Fit for Trial

Domestic Violence Nightmare: 32-Year-Old Man to Face Sentencing for Heinous Crimes Against Ex-Girlfriend

Alexander Mitchell Stewart

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Domestic Violence Nightmare: 32-Year-Old Man to Face Sentencing for Heinous Crimes Against Ex-Girlfriend A disturbing case of domestic violence has led to a North Dakota man facing sentencing on four charges. Alexander Mitchell Stewart, 32, pleaded guilty to three Class C felonies – domestic violence causing serious bodily injury, terrorizing,… Continue reading Domestic Violence Nightmare: 32-Year-Old Man to Face Sentencing for Heinous Crimes Against Ex-Girlfriend

Trial for McIntosh, MN Man on Disturbing Charges Expected to Conclude Tomorrow

Disturbing Sex Trial For McIntosh, MN Man Expected To End Tomorrow CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A trial for a McIntosh, Minnesota man charged with disturbing sex crimes is expected to wrap up on Wednesday.

High-Profile Murder Trial of Adam Fravel Begins: Jury Selection Underway in Maddi Kingsbury Case

MANKATO, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – Jury selection has begun in the high-profile murder trial of Adam Fravel, accused of killing his partner and mother of his children, Maddi Kingsbury. The trial, originally set in Winona County, has been moved to Mankato due to concerns about impartiality caused by extensive media coverage. Judge Nancy Buytendorp supported the… Continue reading High-Profile Murder Trial of Adam Fravel Begins: Jury Selection Underway in Maddi Kingsbury Case

Justice Delayed: Former Principal’s Trial Postponed to February Amid Child Abuse Allegations

David George

FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – A former principal at an elementary school in West Fargo, North Dakota, will have to wait several months for his day in court. David George’s federal trial has been postponed until February after a request from his defense team. U.S. District Judge Peter Welte issued the ruling, citing “good cause” to continue… Continue reading Justice Delayed: Former Principal’s Trial Postponed to February Amid Child Abuse Allegations

Man Charged with Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump to Stand Trial in November

Ryan Routh

WASHINGTON (trfnews.i234.me) – The man accused of attempting to assassinate Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach golf course will stand trial in November. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon set the trial date for November 18, following Ryan Routh’s not-guilty plea to five federal charges, including the attempted assassination of a major… Continue reading Man Charged with Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump to Stand Trial in November

UPDATE: Murder Case Progresses to Trial, Attorney Accused of Fatally Beating Wife

UPDATE: Murder Case Moving Toward Trial, Attorney Charged With Beating Wife To Death WARREN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) It appears the case of a Warrren, Minnesota attorney charged with beating his wife to death in front of their children is still moving toward trial. Anders Odegaard is charged with 2 counts of 2nd Degree Murder.

UPDATE: Heightened Security at Polk County Courthouse as Holmseth Misses Trial Appearance

UPDATE: Heavy Security At Polk County Courthouse, But Holmseth Doesn't Show Up For Trial CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) There was heavy security around the Polk County Courthouse in Crookston, Minnesota Monday morning. But the man scheduled to go on trial, Timothy Holmseth didn’t show up.

Salamah Pendleton Murder Trial: Wednesday, July 7, 2021, 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM

Salamah Pendleton Murder Trial: Wednesday, July 7, 2021, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Salamah Pendleton murder trial in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He’s facing 2 counts of murder in shooting deaths of his mother and a Grand Forks police officer in May of 2020. This is video of court proceedings… Continue reading Salamah Pendleton Murder Trial: Wednesday, July 7, 2021, 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM

Red Lake County, Minnesota Commences ‘Attempted Murder’ Trial

“Attempted Murder” Trial Underway In Red Lake County, Minnesota RED LAKE FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An Attempted Murder trial is underway against Oliver Berhow in connection to a November 2021 shooting in Oklee, Minnesota.

UPDATE: Progress in the Murder Trial of Warren, Minnesota Attorney

UPDATE: Murder Trial Against Warren, Minnesota Attorney Moving Forward WARREN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The murder trial for Anders Odegaard, a Warren, Minnesota attorney is moving forward. He’s charged with beating to death his wife in August of 2022.

Kyle Kennedy Pleads Not Guilty to Multiple Felony Charges in Morton County; Trial Set for December

Kyle Kennedy

MANDAN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Kyle Kennedy pleaded not guilty to three felony charges of Gross Sexual Imposition and one felony charge of Corruption or Solicitation of Minors in Morton County District Court on Monday, September 16. The charges stem from allegations that Kennedy had inappropriate contact with two young boys between 1998 and 2017 in… Continue reading Kyle Kennedy Pleads Not Guilty to Multiple Felony Charges in Morton County; Trial Set for December

Former Mayo Clinic Doctor Faces Murder Trial for Allegedly Poisoning Wife: Defense Suggests Suicide or Alternate Perpetrator

Connor Bowman

ROCHESTER — Connor Bowman, a former Mayo Clinic doctor, is facing charges of first-degree premeditated murder and second-degree murder without intent for allegedly poisoning his wife, Betty Bowman, in 2023. Bowman’s defense team, led by attorney Michael Schatz, has filed a notice indicating they will argue that Bowman is not guilty and may present alternate… Continue reading Former Mayo Clinic Doctor Faces Murder Trial for Allegedly Poisoning Wife: Defense Suggests Suicide or Alternate Perpetrator

Son of U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer Faces Trial for High-Speed Pursuit that Killed North Dakota Deputy—Plea Deal on the Horizon?

Ian Matthew Cramer

STANTON, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Ian Matthew Cramer, the 43-year-old son of U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer, is set to stand trial later this month in connection to a fatal high-speed chase that resulted in the death of Mercer County Deputy Paul Martin. Cramer, who faces a slew of felony charges, may be negotiating a plea deal, according… Continue reading Son of U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer Faces Trial for High-Speed Pursuit that Killed North Dakota Deputy—Plea Deal on the Horizon?

Grafton Man Facing Multiple Charges After High-Speed Pursuit

Justin Peterson

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Justin Marcel Peterson, 39, from Grafton, is scheduled to stand trial starting August 6 on several serious charges stemming from a March incident involving a high-speed chase and drug-related offenses. Peterson faces a Class A felony charge for possession of at least 50 grams of methamphetamine with intent to manufacture… Continue reading Grafton Man Facing Multiple Charges After High-Speed Pursuit

Crookston Man Faces Trial for Alleged Kidnapping and Assault in Grand Forks

Angel Alberto Torres-Sosa

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Angel Alberto Torres-Sosa, 32, of Crookston, is set to stand trial later this year in Grand Forks on four felony charges, including kidnapping and attempted gross sexual imposition by using force, both Class A felonies with a maximum 20-year sentence in North Dakota. He also faces charges of aggravated assault… Continue reading Crookston Man Faces Trial for Alleged Kidnapping and Assault in Grand Forks

Whitney Temple’s Death Ruled Natural; Husband’s Trial Set to Proceed

Whitney Temple

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – The official cause of death for 33-year-old Whitney Temple, a Grand Forks doctor who battled Ewing Sarcoma, has been determined by the medical examiner to be natural, attributed to complications from her cancer. Temple, who was diagnosed with the rare bone cancer two years ago, passed away in May. Prior… Continue reading Whitney Temple’s Death Ruled Natural; Husband’s Trial Set to Proceed

Decades-Old Roommate Murder Case Moved: New Venue Ordered for Nichole Rice Trial

Nichole Erin Rice

MINOT, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – The trial of Nichole Erin Rice, accused of killing her roommate nearly 20 years ago in Minot, will be relocated to another county. On Friday, June 7, Ward County Judge Richard Hagar granted the change of venue for the trial of 36-year-old Rice, meaning the proceedings will no longer be held… Continue reading Decades-Old Roommate Murder Case Moved: New Venue Ordered for Nichole Rice Trial

Hunter Biden Convicted on All Charges in Federal Gun Trial

Hunter Biden

Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, was found guilty on all three federal charges related to his 2018 gun purchase. The jury convicted him for falsely denying drug use on the gun application and for possessing a firearm while being a drug user. Facing a potential sentence of up to 25 years in… Continue reading Hunter Biden Convicted on All Charges in Federal Gun Trial

Trial Set for Crookston Man Charged with Sexual Assault and Violence

Dale William Sorenson

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Dale William Sorenson, 60, of Crookston, faces multiple serious charges as he prepares for his July trial. Sorenson is accused of second-degree criminal sexual contact and making violent threats—both felonies—as well as fifth-degree assault, a gross misdemeanor. The incident reportedly occurred in September when police responded to a sexual assault… Continue reading Trial Set for Crookston Man Charged with Sexual Assault and Violence

Trial Date Set for Grand Forks Man Facing Multiple Sexual Assault Charges

Wilfredo Alejandro Lopez

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Wilfredo Alejandro Lopez, 23, is slated for trial in August, facing serious allegations of repeatedly sexually assaulting a teenager during 2021. Lopez faces six counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, with four of these counts carrying a mandatory minimum sentence of 12 years and a maximum of 30 years per… Continue reading Trial Date Set for Grand Forks Man Facing Multiple Sexual Assault Charges

Warroad Man Pleads Not Guilty to Wife’s Murder, Trial Date Set

David Allen Corneliusen, center, is flanked by two images of Mary Corneliusen

ROSEAU COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – David Allen Corneliusen, 64, of Warroad, waived his Monday, June 3, omnibus hearing and pleaded not guilty to the second-degree intentional murder of his wife. Facing up to 40 years in prison if convicted, Corneliusen’s case stems from an incident on Aug. 28, 2023. At 8:08 p.m. on that day,… Continue reading Warroad Man Pleads Not Guilty to Wife’s Murder, Trial Date Set

🚨 Rochester Man Sentenced for Minneapolis Murder, Faces Another Trial for Moorhead Killing

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Idris Haji-Mohamed, 29, of Rochester, was sentenced to 25½ years in prison for the 2022 murder of Jeremy Ellis near U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Hennepin County Judge Paul Scoggin handed down the 305-month sentence on Friday, May 24, as court documents revealed on Tuesday. A jury convicted Haji-Mohamed of two… Continue reading 🚨 Rochester Man Sentenced for Minneapolis Murder, Faces Another Trial for Moorhead Killing

Grand Forks Man Avoids Trial for Felony Sexual Assault and Burglary Charges Through Pretrial Diversion

Lance Visnar Oliveros

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Lance Visnar Oliveros, 26, was anticipated to stand trial on May 28 for Class A felony gross sexual imposition and Class B felony night burglary. Instead, he has been granted a pretrial diversion agreement, meaning he will not have to go to trial. Oliveros was charged in December 2022 for… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Avoids Trial for Felony Sexual Assault and Burglary Charges Through Pretrial Diversion

Court sets trial date in death of 3-year-old child from Spirit Lake, ND

FORT TOTTEN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Federal trial date of June 25th has been set in connection to the death of 3-year old Ariana McKay. Her father, Austin Lester and his girlfriend, Krissy Hinsley are facing charges in connection to the death of the child.