Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Bemidji rape case dismissal
2. Alleged gang rape charges dropped

BELTRAMI COUNTY, Minn. (Valley News Live) – Prosecutors in Beltrami County have announced the dismissal of a sexual assault charge against a man accused of raping an 11-year-old girl in a Bemidji drug house. Despite evidence of sexual assault, DNA from the girl did not match any of the 12 men present at the house. The investigation revealed harrowing details of the girl’s ordeal, but lack of concrete evidence led to the dismissal of charges. The case remains under investigation, with the man facing drug possession charges instead. The conclusion without charges has been a further trauma for the victim and those involved in the case.

Shocking Dismissal of Sexual Assault Charge in Beltrami County, Minn.

In a shocking turn of events, prosecutors in Beltrami County, Minn., have announced that the sexual assault charge against a man accused of raping an 11-year-old girl inside a Bemidji drug house will be dismissed. The decision comes after a several-month-long investigation and court proceedings, revealing a complex and troubling case that has left many in the community reeling.

The Tragic Incident

The incident, which took place in September of last year, involved an 11-year-old girl who was found at the Sanford emergency room following a report of sexual assault. The details that emerged from the investigation were truly harrowing, painting a picture of a young girl subjected to unspeakable horrors.

The girl reported being forced into a car with a bag over her head, then taken to a yellow house in Bemidji where she was tied up alongside two other girls. She described being sexually assaulted by two men, one known as “Panda” and the other as “Noah.” The physical evidence from her SANE exam supported her claims of sexual assault, leading to a vigorous investigation by law enforcement.

The Investigation Unfolds

Law enforcement located a house in Bemidji matching the girl’s description, where they found 12 men, one of whom was later identified as Oscar Luna, a U.S. citizen from Texas. The other 11 men were foreign nationals, and all were handed over to Federal authorities by the U.S. Border Patrol.

DNA samples were collected from all 12 men found at the scene, with Luna ultimately being charged with one Count of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the First Degree. However, further forensic analysis revealed that none of the men’s DNA matched that found on the young girl, casting doubt on Luna’s involvement in the assault.

The Dismissal

Despite the initial charges against Luna, the lack of evidence linking him to the assault has led prosecutors to dismiss the case. The Beltrami County Attorney’s office cited the absence of admissible evidence implicating Luna as the reason for dropping the charges.

While Luna will face prosecution for possession of a controlled substance found at the scene, the case of the sexual assault remains unresolved. The investigation will continue, with authorities urging anyone with new evidence to come forward.

Outstanding Warrants and Legal Proceedings

In addition to the drug charges, Luna also has two outstanding warrants in Hennepin County. Once his drug case in Beltrami County is resolved, he will be released to face those warrants.

The case has been a challenging one for all involved, with the young girl at the center of a traumatic ordeal. The decision to drop the charges has added another layer of complexity and emotion to an already distressing situation.

As the community grapples with the implications of this case, it serves as a stark reminder of the importance of thorough investigations and the complexities of the justice system. The hope is that, in time, the truth of what happened to the young girl will come to light, bringing closure and justice to all involved.