Mortensen Sentenced for Abuse | Duluth News

A man convicted of sexually abusing a young girl over four years faces 12 years in prison — a sentence the judge called “life-altering” for the victim. The case, delayed by COVID-19 and a mistrial, ended with a guilty verdict after Mortensen waived his right to a jury. Despite his defense’s plea for probation and treatment — citing developmental disability and no prior record — the judge upheld mandatory sentencing, citing the abuse’s severity. The victim pleaded for prison time, fearing Mortensen could harm another child. Mortensen plans to appeal, but he’ll serve at least eight years before possible conditional release — a sentence that will effectively last for life. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/69581bf3bb29bcc8