St. Louis Man Gets 12-Year Sentence | Duluth News

A St. Louis County man, Shawn Francis Mortensen, faces a 12-year sentence after being convicted on four counts of criminal sexual conduct involving a minor girl between 2012 and 2015. The case, initially filed in 2015 and dismissed before being refiled in 2018, highlights the long and winding path to justice — a journey the victim persevered through, earning praise from prosecutors who emphasized that justice, even delayed, is still served. Mortensen, 46, will receive credit for time already served, and his conviction includes the most serious charges: first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a child under 13, plus multiple acts over time involving a minor under 16 in a significant relationship. The sentence reflects the gravity of his crimes. 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/10d300faed095cff