North Dakota Republican Pleads Guilty To Traveling To Europe To Sexually Abuse Trafficked Young Boys

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A former North Dakota Republican lawmaker has pleaded responsible to touring to Europe to sexually abuse younger boys.

In line with a press launch from federal prosecutors, Ray Holmberg went to Prague about 14 instances between 2011 and 2021 “to have interaction in industrial intercourse acts with minor boys.” Throughout a number of the journeys, the 80-year-old former state senator would keep at a brothel underneath the alias “Sean Evans.” Prosecutors mentioned that very same title was used when speaking with buddies concerning the visits. Brace yourselves. These messages are disturbing AF! Holmberg as soon as wrote about “his twink,” including:

“Nobody is ever too younger… keep in mind Prague.”

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What the f**okay. He emailed one other buddy a hyperlink to a brothel within the metropolis named the “Villa Mansland” earlier than suggesting they journey there collectively:

“Let’s go, this summer time . . . The boys lease at round $60 (intercourse is further). It is going to be decadent however oh a lot enjoyable bro. What occurs in Prague—Stays in Prague.”

In different emails, prosecutors famous Holmberg demanded a minimum of one of many workers get him a “‘child.’” And he didn’t simply go to the brothel. The politician additionally would go to the general public park in entrance of the principle practice station within the Czech Republic metropolis “to acquire intercourse from minor boys,” per the press launch. JFC. All of that is so sick.

And now, Holmberg has pleaded responsible to at least one rely of touring with intent to have interaction in illicit sexual conduct. Legal professional Basic Drew Wrigley mentioned in an announcement concerning the responsible plea:

“This is a crucial milestone in North Dakota’s battle in opposition to baby intercourse trafficking. Former State Senator Ray Holmberg has admitted his heinous crimes and now stands convicted of conduct that fuels the home and international sexual exploitation of youngsters. This is a crucial step towards justice.”

For many who don’t know, Holmberg served within the North Dakota Senate from 1976 till 2022. He ended up resigning two years in the past after surprising stories got here out that he exchanged a number of textual content messages with a person in jail for baby sexual abuse materials, per NBC Information. WTF. And as we’ve realized, that solely scratched the floor of his horrific crimes.

Holmberg faces as much as 30 years in federal jail. Presently, his sentencing has not been scheduled. Reactions, Perezcious readers. Tell us within the feedback.

In case you have honest trigger to suspect baby abuse, name the Childhelp Nationwide Youngster Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Youngster or 1-800-422-4453, or go to www.childhelp.org. 

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