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Wisconsin Man Charged with Sexual Assault of Minor at Minnesota Nudist Club

The assault came to light after explicit text messages from the accused were discovered on the victim's phone.

  • Steven H. Wicklund, 69, from Wisconsin, has been charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl at the Oakwood Club, a family-friendly nudist club in Minnesota.
  • The victim was visiting the club with her grandparents when the assault occurred.
  • Wicklund, who was described as a 'family friend', allegedly told the victim that their sexual touching was 'fine and normal'.
  • The assault came to light after the victim's mother found explicit text messages from Wicklund on her daughter's phone, including requests for nude photos of the victim and her friends.
  • Wicklund has been summoned to appear in court on January 12, and if convicted, could face up to 15 years in prison and a $30,000 fine.
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