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Post by Scott Ross on Dec 15, 2007 14:25:04 GMT -5
Howdy,
I received the following information from:
Christopher D. Karpan Douglas County Attorney 239112
Chris was in charge of Tim's case.
Tim received a 90 month sentence Friday December 14th 2007.
Under Minnesota law, Tim will serve 2/3rds of his sentence (60 months) at 'hard time' in the State penitentiary.
Tim will then serve 1/3rd of his sentence (30 months) under intensive supervised release. (can be viewed as a type of parole period)
Tim will be under the restriction of a 10 year conditional release period.
He must be registered as a sex offender for the rest of his life, with all requirements as such imposed upon him.
Tim will also have a DNA sample on file with the State Crime Data Base.
Scott
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Post by degem on Dec 15, 2007 14:26:42 GMT -5
Thanks Scott for the information..gem
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Post by arlis on Dec 15, 2007 15:55:48 GMT -5
Under Minnesota law, Tim will serve 2/3rds of his sentence (60 months) at 'hard time' in the State penitentiary. Thanks for that information, Scott. Do you know which facility he will be at? My brother is in Bayport. It would be very interesting if he were to go there too. Arlis
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Post by Scott Ross on Dec 15, 2007 17:01:23 GMT -5
Hi Arlys, I did not hear where he will be serving time. I'll let you know if I hear. Scott :
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Post by Tim called on Dec 15, 2007 20:37:32 GMT -5
I talked to Tim earlier this week on the phone and he thought that he would be at Moose Lake.
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Post by x on Dec 15, 2007 21:17:35 GMT -5
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Post by arlis on Dec 16, 2007 1:39:23 GMT -5
Thanks for that info.
I did the math, if anyone is wondering. 2/3 of 90 months is equal to five years of hard time, then 2 1/2 years probation.
Arlis
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Post by juliette on Dec 18, 2007 23:27:44 GMT -5
Article in the newspaper in Worthington, MN.
Chiropractor’s former minister convicted of criminal sexual conduct Justine Wettschreck Worthington Daily Globe Published Tuesday, December 18, 2007
ALEXANDRIA — A traveling minister who served in the Worthington area was sentenced Friday after pleading guilty to second-degree criminal sexual conduct against a 10-year-old girl from the Alexandria area.
Timothy Knut Severud, 42, is a minister for a religious sect that technically has no name. Members refer to each other as Friends or Christians, but they are often referred to as “Two by Twos” because of their tradition of sending pairs of missionaries to evangelize. Their ministers have officially registered the group with various government agencies under the name “the Christian Conventions” in the U.S.
Severud was a co-minister in Worthington at the time of his arrest — part of the same religious group as former Worthington chiropractor Lonnie Haken, who was sentenced in early December for first- and second-degree criminal sexual conduct against two young girls.
RELATED CONTENT Justine Wettschreck Archive Severud received a much longer sentence than Haken, who was sentenced to 12 months in the county jail followed by intensive in-patient sex offender treatment.
Severud was sentenced to 90 months in prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release, according to Douglas County Attorney Christopher Karpan. After Severud’s prison sentence is complete, there will be a confinement review to determine his level status, and he will have to consider whether to pursue civilly committing Severud as a predatory offender.
“Trust me,” Karpan said Monday, “he’s going to go down that path.”
Severud was charged just weeks after Haken, and both were in positions of authority over their victims. Haken’s two victims were both molested while they were in his care and at least one of the families were members of the church, while Severud’s victim was a child in his ministry, and he stayed with them occasionally while traveling.
According to the complaint, the victim’s parents came home to find Severud on top of their daughter in her bed. Both were fully clothed. When confronted, Severud blamed the child and her younger sister, stating they had been inappropriate with him on a number of occasions.
He admitted the contact with both children to authorities when questioned.
“Oddly enough, (Severud) said that he ‘let the girls have their way with him’ and left the impression that he gave in to the girls’ inappropriate behavior,” the complaint states. He also admitted he “fell for a 10-year-old girl.”
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Post by Scott Ross on Dec 19, 2007 22:30:31 GMT -5
Info on where Tim is now:
Demographic Information OID Number: 225029 Name: TIMOTHY KNUT SEVERUD Birth Date: 1/26/1965 Current Status: Incarcerated Location: Minnesota Correctional Facility - St Cloud Admit Date: 12/17/2007 Release Date **: Contact corecords@co.doc.state.mn.us for more information Release Type: Expiration Date: Case Worker: J. Peckskamp (320) 240-3000
Scott
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Post by ithascome on Dec 20, 2007 0:02:07 GMT -5
St Cloud has an interesting virtual tour. It was built in the late 1800s.
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Post by lizzy on Dec 20, 2007 1:40:50 GMT -5
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Post by Gene on Dec 20, 2007 7:32:59 GMT -5
Register (free) on the EchoPress site and you can add your comments about the article. Some interesting comments from others. Almost no one seems to be concerned about the fact that he was a church person.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2007 9:45:30 GMT -5
The comments were interesting as they were from people who have no 2x2 church connection. Most focused on the horror of the crime, much like many of the posts here on the PMB. I was a bit surprised like you Gene that no one questioned the church background, especially after the prosecuting attorney was erroneously quoted that "members" have no homes. One would think that the public would ask some questions about a homeless church. Perhaps the public has it right, there are no excuses for this kind of crime. Not upbringing, not church affiliation, nothing. That's probably why no posters were looking around for extenuating circumstances and felt no sympathy for the perpetrator. Register (free) on the EchoPress site and you can add your comments about the article. Some interesting comments from others. Almost no one seems to be concerned about the fact that he was a church person.
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Post by outsider on Dec 20, 2007 10:09:48 GMT -5
Clearday (or anyone), do you think most North American workers are aware of this? (and Ruben Mata etc..)
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Post by juliette on Dec 20, 2007 13:17:33 GMT -5
Register (free) on the EchoPress site and you can add your comments about the article. Some interesting comments from others. Almost no one seems to be concerned about the fact that he was a church person. A "Lyle S" added comments to this article.
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Post by calmrainydaze on Dec 20, 2007 13:39:35 GMT -5
i will read it after you watch the latest 3 ron paul clips i posted....
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Post by horsewoman on Dec 20, 2007 14:27:26 GMT -5
RP....I really am sorry for the words I said to you...Makes this sh-ty day much worse.
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Post by wondering on Dec 20, 2007 14:44:23 GMT -5
In our town of approximately 100,000 we have molestation/rape of children cases every week.
And in our school systems we have several notorious case every year for the last 20 years. (3 or four a year on the average).
The problem doesn't go away.
Maybe people should provide adequate supervision for their children. If people are concerned enough, homeschooling is a viable option.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2007 14:57:23 GMT -5
Yes, but to varing degrees. Any responsible overseer would make sure that his underlings have at least some awareness but I would venture to say that not all have done that. However, the grapevine amongst friends and workers is very strong, so those workers who haven't heard of it formally would have heard informally. My sense is that there is still no clarity on dealing with it though, but things may be moving in that direction. Clearday (or anyone), do you think most North American workers are aware of this? (and Ruben Mata etc..)
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Post by fissure on Dec 20, 2007 15:01:38 GMT -5
I'm wondering what type of town you are referencing. I wonder if there are occurences there that are not as popular in other areas of the country. I wonder if there is 'something in the water' in other words. An average of three or four a year within the school system first causes wonder why the administration doesn't correct their hiring practices. But then it could be a very depressing town. I suppose the post could be entirely inaccurate too but I am trying to accept it as truth.
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Post by nitro on Dec 20, 2007 17:24:11 GMT -5
Ditto. Time to thin the herd. The innocent victims and their family know firsthand the "graphic particulars" of what happened to them. Reading it in the paper will not tell them anything they didn't already know. None of the facts will come as a surprise to them. First degree, second degree....baloney! Crimes against children should result in life in prison....or the death penalty. The scars will remain with the victims FOR LIFE. If this article alerts even one family to the fact that there is real danger out there, even around people who are not strangers, it will have served it's purpose. Patty W Alexandria, MN 12/20/2007 11:09 AM Report Violation time to thin the herd.... g n Minneapolis, MN 12/20/2007 10:56 AM Report Violation I believe this article is irresponsible on two counts. First, try to put yourself in the position of the family reading their newspaper. Picture the child/victim reading this article. It seems without regard to their welfare because the particulars were so graphic. Secondly, the article stated that Tim plead guilty to first-degree charges. That is an error. It was second-degree charges that were placed against him and to which he plead guilty. I called the court to confirm this mistake. lyle s Minneapolis, MN 12/20/2007 10:43 AM Report Violation This Reynolds that you are talking about, is he the one that is listed on the MN Most Wanted Fugitive List? Pat S Alexandria, MN 12/20/2007 10:33 AM Report Violation LInda - i must say too, I have to commend the father in this situation for not de-limbing this creep when walking in and seeing what he saw. I would have a hard time not going to any extreme to that guy if I walked in on that. L J L 12/20/2007 9:55 AM Report Violation Y any of this and other bad things happens is a question in itself. And all these Y's never have an answer. Linda M Alexandria, MN 12/20/2007 9:49 AM Report Violation my heart goes out to the parents how they must feel and taking everything they have to not want to do something. ohh how hard this must be for them. This man was no man of god in my view only in imposter looking for a way to get to children. Linda M Alexandria, MN 12/20/2007 9:47 AM Report Violation Shannon - that is an excellent point. Because, like I said a page back, there is no way this sicko is a Christian. There is something completely wrong with him in the head, and these poor girls (and possibly more then them), will be affected for the rest of their lives now. and, what happens when he gets out. What if he seeks them out. So scary. L J L 12/20/2007 9:46 AM Report Violation The thing that saddens me is how are these girls going to feel about God and his followers now. I have never heard of this group either. It is very sad that even in faith you are not safe. Shannon L Glenwood, MN 12/20/2007 9:40 AM Report Violation No, after reading the definition, it doesn't. It's all just so sick and sad, trying to decypher a word to put into meaning for this situation isn't even possible. L J L 12/20/2007 9:39 AM
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Post by nitro on Dec 20, 2007 17:29:36 GMT -5
GP K. Excellent points all. I would guess that the charges were based on the "degree" of abuse. Though he certainly raped their little hearts and souls, it doesn't sound like he actually "raped" their little bodies. Though where crimes against children are concerned, no matter the level of abuse, the law should be "ONE strike and you are IN for the rest of your life". No exceptions. I applaud the Echo Press for bringing this to light. My only question is why wasn't this made public back in July? There was a predator among us. At least we now know what this animal looks like. We still need to fear those that lurk among us undetected. Protect your children and grandchildren. The boogie man is real. Patty W Alexandria, MN 12/19/2007 8:04 PM Report Violation Baloney! GP K Alexandria, MN 12/19/2007 8:02 PM Report Violation What needs to be kept in mind here is that there are certain elements to a crime which affects how a guilty offender is sentenced. With regards to the case of the man with a disability, he may have a longer sentence if it was a rape,if there was a weapon involved,the age difference, etc. Trust me, there is nothing fishy here with regards to money, intelligence or vocation. It is the circumstance of the crime and the limitations of the judge who has to follow sentencing guidelines. Tina S Alexandria, MN 12/19/2007 7:59 PM Report Violation Just about one year ago we had a conviction of a man named Reynolds. He was a vulnerable adult with an IQ so low that he was on disability. The man received 30 years. I am wondering why this man only received 7 1/2 years. Was he smarter, have more money, or did the fact that he was a preacher make him less disgusting in the eyes of the law. Maybe it was that he wasn't as easy to lock up for 30 years because he wasn't of a low enough IQ. Seems to me that another 30 years should have been in order here as it is a totally disgusting act done by somebody that doesn't even have the excuse of a limited intelligence. Then again vulnerable adults don't have anybody looking out for them. Don't get me wrong, a sex offender that abuses children is a dispicable human being but why does a man with limited intelligence from birth receive a more severe sentence than a man that is of normal intelligence and should be expected to know better not to mention using religion to gain access to children. Something stinks here. GP K Alexandria, MN 12/19/2007 7:42 PM Report Violation It's better if they're kept separate, though, because otherwise some father, who might be there just for bad checks or something, would probably kill him, then the father would end up spending life. larry l Alexandria, MN 12/19/2007 7:35 PM Report Violation Because people need to know what these people do and how they get to our children or we can't see the warning signs. As to him being in a place where the inmates can get to him---I was told that sexual predators like this are kept seperate. That is a shame isn't it. Carolyn k Garfield, MN 12/19/2007 5:26 PM Report Violation this person is a repulsive animal. and why does the echo press need to put every detail in print? jm f Alexandria, MN 12/19/2007 5:07 PM Report Violation the man is sick, walter b Alexandria, MN 12/19/2007 3:44 PM Report Violation people like him need life plain pure and simple never to be able to harm anyone ever again. Linda M Alexandria, MN 12/19/2007 3:17 PM Report Violation
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Post by help on Dec 21, 2007 11:58:09 GMT -5
This isn't working anymore. What happened? 2x2 webmaster? ;D
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Post by broke on Dec 21, 2007 12:00:48 GMT -5
This isn't working anymore. What happened? 2x2 webmaster? ;D yeh i cant see the comments either
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Post by x on Dec 21, 2007 12:07:54 GMT -5
(not a webmaster issue)
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thanks I see it now
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Post by thanks I see it now on Dec 21, 2007 12:17:15 GMT -5
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Post by sojourning on Dec 21, 2007 14:51:48 GMT -5
Through all the meanderings of life, law and justice --
Let us insist that parents and/or guardians properly supervise the children under their care/jurisdiction.
Let us appreciate the God-given authority that parents have over their own children !!! And that includes homeschooling them!!! (I have seen that authority treated lightly and with distain by many including F______ and W____'ers) !
And that includes not letting children go to the bathroom/restroom by themselves (to prove they are a big boy/girl) when in public buildings including attending Gospel Meetings.
Elders have the responsibility to tell parents that they must properly supervise their children when they are attending public gospel meetings because as it was posted in a recent post, we do not know "what lurks amongest us." -- grievous wolves will enter in not sparing the flock And it is known by any shepherd that the lambs and sick are the easiest for the wolf to take.
It has been a longstanding beef with me for many moons that children not be given free reign to roam about.
Unfortunately, what happened with Tim and the children one could ask the question: "did they expect him to babysit?" Another case of improperly supervised children .... --
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Post by sojourning on Dec 21, 2007 15:04:42 GMT -5
Through all the meanderings of life, law and justice --
Let us insist that parents and/or guardians properly supervise the children under their care/jurisdiction.
Let us appreciate the God-given authority that parents have over their own children !!! Parental authority is soooo often disregarded, treated with distain or ignored by way too many.
And that includes not letting children go to the bathroom/restroom by themselves (to prove they are a big boy/girl) when in public buildings including attending Gospel Meetings.
Elders have the responsibility to tell parents that they must properly supervise their children when they are attending public gospel meetings because as it was posted in a recent post, we do not know "what lurks amongest us." -- grievous wolves will enter in not sparing the flock And it is known by any shepherd that the lambs and sick are the easiest for the wolf to take.
Unfortunately, what happened with Tim and the children one could ask the question: "did they expect him to babysit?" Another case of improperly supervised children .... --
Over 50 years ago I gave a man "holy hell" who molested my little sister (I was the one to whom she told first). And I went to him first before I told my mother. Unfortunately, the authorities in those days only threated to send the foreign exchange student back to his homeland.
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