Belcourt Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse
A 24-year-old Belcourt man has admitted to a heinous crime that has left a victim shaken. Nodin J. Azure, 24, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to a charge of sexual abuse.
According to court documents, on May 24, 2011, Azure went into a bedroom where the victim was sleeping and proceeded to have sexual intercourse with the victim. When the victim awoke, she pushed Azure off of her, fled the residence, and drove to the hospital.
The charge of sexual abuse carries a statutory maximum penalty of life in federal prison and a $250,000 fine.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Indian Affairs – Turtle Mountain Agency.
Nodin Azure will face sentencing for his crime on May 20, 2013 in U.S. District Court in Minot, N.D., at 10:00 a.m. Assistant U.S. Attorney Brandi Sasse Russell is prosecuting the case.
The severity of the crime and the maximum penalty make this case a stark reminder of the importance of upholding justice and protecting the rights of victims.
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Key Facts
- State: North Dakota
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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