NORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — Former ND Senator Ray Holmberg has been ordered to report to jail after allegations insisting that he violated the terms of his temporary release. On Tuesday, October 29, U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland ordered Holmberg to surrender to the United States Marshals Service in Fargo by 1:00 p.m. on Friday. In August of 2024, Holmberg pleaded guilty to one count of traveling abroad with the intent to have sex with adolescents under the age of 18. While federal prosecutors and the defense agreed to allow him to remain at his home in Grand Forks, the former senator agreed to follow certain conditions — including no usage of drugs or alcohol, no contact with victims or witnesses, location monitoring, and restrictions on using the internet. Earlier in the month, court filings from the U.S. Probation Office stated that Holmberg had not followed these terms while awaiting his sentence. The documents allege that Holmberg has used multiple social media platforms on seven occasions, frequenting an adult novelty store, testing positive for alcohol, and visiting a home in Fargo without prior approval. Ray Holmberg: A timeline of recent events Holmberg's attorney, Mark Friese, argued that these reports are inaccurate, and stated that he suffers from medical problems that justified keeping him out of custody. In response, the prosecution argued that they believe these issues have since been cleared, and First Assistant U.S. Attorney Jennifer Puhl has reportedly asked Hovland to review Holmberg's release. In Hovland's order, he noted that he only agreed to allow Holmberg out of jail because both the prosecution and defense had recommended to do so. While he may indeed have ailments, the judge states there is no legal precedent for these to keep him out of custody. The U.S. Probation Office has asked Hovland for more time to prepare an investigative report. At the time of this article's publication, Holmberg's sentencing date has not been sent. He currently faces a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and a lifetime of supervised release. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Today's Top Stories SIGN UP NOW