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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.
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