December 22, 2008

ND- Man found guilty in nursing home assault

8-17-2007 North Dakota:

Authorities say a Cando man has been found guilty of sexually assaulting an 86-year-old Nursing Home resident, court officials say.

James Torkelsen was convicted today following a bench trial before Northeast District Judge Lee Christofferson.

Torkelsen had pleaded not guilty to three counts of criminal sexual assault.

Torkelsen worked at the Towner County Living Center. Authorities say the assaults happened between February 2004 and last year.

A sentencing date has not been set.

Torkelsen faces up to 15 years in prison and a 15-thousand dollar fine. ..News Source.. by KZZY FM

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