Republican North Dakota state Rep. Jason Dockter has been convicted by a jury of misdemeanor speculating or wagering on official action.
A jury in North Dakota on Friday convicted a state lawmaker of a misdemeanor in connection with a state-leased building he has ownership ties to. A legislative leader said he disagrees with the verdict and plans to review the statute and rules involved. Republican Rep. Jason Dockter, of Bismarck, was charged in December 2023 with speculating or wagering on official action. He pleaded not guilty. The charge has a maximum penalty of 360 days in jail and/or a $3,000 fine.
Republican House Majority Leader Mike Lefor said the case is concerning because 'legislators aren't going to feel comfortable knowing what a conflict of interest is.
The cost overrun and deleted emails shocked state lawmakers, who raised concerns about trust and transparency. Earlier this year, Wrigley's office recovered thousands of Stenehjem's emails through a cellphone backup and released them in response to records requests. Stenehjem's phone data became part of an investigation into former state senator Ray Holmberg, who is accused of traveling to Europe with the intent of paying for sex with a minor.
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