North Dakota Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Child Sexual Abuse Crimes
Nicholas Morgan-Derosier found guilty of possessing and distributing thousands of illicit images and videos, with ties to former state senator Ray Holmberg.
- Morgan-Derosier, 36, pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including possession and distribution of child sexual abuse images.
- He was ordered to pay $39,000 in restitution to 13 victims and will serve a lifetime of supervised release.
- Investigators found over 6,000 images and videos of child sexual abuse on his devices.
- Morgan-Derosier's case is linked to former state senator Ray Holmberg, who faces separate charges.
- Authorities emphasize the importance of severe penalties to protect the public from such predators.