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Minnesota State Trooper Charged With Fifth-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct After Alleged Groping at Camp Ripley

He remains on leave pending a Dec. 1 first appearance following a summons filing.

Overview

  • Morrison County prosecutors charged Jacob Nathaniel Christopherson, 30, with one count of fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct.
  • Charging documents allege he groped a fellow trooper during post-training drinks at Camp Ripley’s Viking Club and again while being escorted to lodging.
  • Complaints describe him as visibly intoxicated, with other troopers intervening as events unfolded.
  • The alleged victim reported feeling frightened and blocked his call the next day, according to the complaint.
  • Reports differ on the incident date, with KSTP citing Aug. 6 and FOX 9 citing Aug. 13.