sexual assault

The case attracted national attention after the Trump Administration criticized Governor Tim Walz for granting the pardon.

He was previously sent to prison for sexually assaulting a Stewartville woman in 2018.

According to court documents, he admitted to aggravating factors for his sentencing.

The incident was reported early Monday morning.

The child sexual abuse investigation began in 2024.

The jury returned to the not guilty verdict Friday afternoon.

The woman reported the assault while she was being treated in the Emergency Department at St. Marys Hospital.

The victim told investigators she was assaulted about 20 times over a span of about 2 years.

The school district has acknowledged a failure in its volunteer approval process.

The charges indicate the victim contacted authorities more than 3 years ago.