{"id":16279,"date":"2026-02-04T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=16279"},"modified":"2026-02-03T05:08:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T11:08:08","slug":"naytahwaush-jury-acquits-jamie-lee-jerome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/naytahwaush-jury-acquits-jamie-lee-jerome\/","title":{"rendered":"Naytahwaush Jury Acquits Jamie Lee Jerome"},"content":{"rendered":"

Clearwater County<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) Bagley, Minn. \u2014 A county jury found Jamie Lee Jerome of Naytahwaush not guilty on six felony counts. The case involved a minor girl. The verdict came after a trial in late January.<\/p>\n

The charges were filed in April 2025. They alleged first- and second-degree criminal sexual conduct. The jury rejected each count. The court entered not guilty verdicts.<\/p>\n

What the jury decided<\/h2>\n

Jurors heard testimony and reviewed evidence over several days. Lawyers for both sides gave closing arguments. The jury then deliberated. It returned a not guilty verdict on all six counts.<\/p>\n

A not guilty verdict ends the criminal trial. It also means Jerome is not convicted. The court did not release a reason. No sentencing will be scheduled.<\/p>\n

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Jamie Lee Jerome<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

About the charges<\/h2>\n

Minnesota law lists criminal sexual conduct by degree. First-degree cases often involve sexual penetration. Second-degree cases often involve sexual contact. Both can apply when a complainant is under 18.<\/p>\n

Readers can review the statutes online. See Minnesota Statutes 609.342<\/a> for first-degree. See 609.343<\/a> for second-degree.<\/p>\n

Because the complainant is a minor, her name is not published. TRF News is also not listing other identifying details. That follows common practice in sex cases.<\/p>\n

Timeline and public records<\/h2>\n

The case began with felony charges in April 2025. It went to a jury trial in late January 2026. The verdict was reported on February 2, 2026.<\/p>\n

Public case summaries and hearing calendars can be searched online. The Minnesota Judicial Branch offers Minnesota Court Records Online. You can start at Access Case Records<\/a>. You can also use the MCRO Case Search<\/a> page.<\/p>\n

Court files may not include every document online. Some records can be sealed or limited. That is common in cases involving minors.<\/p>\n

Support resources<\/h2>\n

If you or someone you know needs help, support is available. The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)<\/a> offers confidential help and resources.<\/p>\n

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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