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Bonga sentenced to 10 years for second-degree assault with boiling water

Patrick Charles Bonga, 40, of Detroit Lakes was sentenced to 10 years in prison for felony second degree assault involving boiling water at the Becker County Courthouse on Jan. 18.

Minnesota

Bonga found guilty on 4 of 5 felony counts; sentencing Jan. 18

Patrick Charles Bonga, 40, of Detroit Lakes, was found guilty by a jury on four of five felony charges at the Becker County Courthouse on Friday stemming from a June 7 incident at his home in Detroit Lakes. Bonga could serve more than 13 years in prison based on Minnesota sentencing guidelines. Sentencing will take place at the Becker County Courthouse on Jan. 18.

December 02, 2022 06:08 PM

Minnesota

Bonga takes stand in felony assault, false imprisonment trial in Becker County; closing arguments Friday

Patrick Charles Bonga took the stand in his own defense during his felony assault and false imprisonment trial at the Becker County Courthouse on Dec. 1. Bonga is accused of burning Alexander Robare with a pot of boiling water, chaining him to a post inside his residence and assaulting him over a period of about three hours on June 7.

December 01, 2022 07:07 PM

Senate Judiciary hearing on the FBI handling of the Larry Nassar investigation of sexual abuse of Olympic gymnasts, in Washington

National

Dozens of abuse survivors plan to sue FBI over Nassar investigation, according to the New York Times

The development comes two weeks after the U.S. Justice Department said it will stand by its prior decision not to file criminal charges against former FBI agents accused of botching the investigation into Nassar in 2015.

June 08, 2022 07:57 AM

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Court news: Lake Park man faces terroristic threats, assault charges

A neighbor was outside and saw the man come out of his residence holding what looked like an AK-47 style rifle, according to court documents. The man suddenly came running toward the neighbor, aiming the gun toward the man and his house, and coming to within about 12 feet of him.

March 11, 2022 07:20 AM

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Local

Court news: Prosecutors seek aggravated sentence in assault case

Cash bail or bond was set at $60,000 under standard conditions of release, or $120,000 bail or bond with no conditions.

February 18, 2022 07:15 AM

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Local

Court news: Man sentenced for stolen ATV; gun charge dropped

The following items were found: A SCCY 9 mm pink-and-black handgun; a Savage Springfield .22 caliber long rifle; an Optima Pro Magnum .50 caliber muzzleloader and a stolen 2009 Polaris Sportsman XP850 ATV, located under wood east of the house, according to court records.

February 08, 2022 07:15 AM

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