Former North Dakota Senator Pleads Guilty to Sex Crimes Involving Minors in Prague

Ray Holmberg admitted to traveling multiple times to the Czech Republic for the purpose of engaging in illicit sexual conduct with underage boys.

Holmberg, 80, made 14 trips to Prague between 2011 and 2021 to engage in commercial sex acts with minors.
He used an alias and public funds for some of the trips, and has now pleaded guilty to one count of traveling with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct.
Holmberg resigned in 2022 after decades in the North Dakota Senate, following allegations linking him to another convicted sex offender.
He faces up to 30 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and lifetime supervised release, with federal guidelines suggesting a sentence of three to four years.
The case is considered one of the most significant political scandals in North Dakota's history, involving misuse of public funds and extensive travel records.