NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
February 5, 2026
MEDIA CONTACT: Wade Backstrom
218-726-2323 or backstromw@stlouiscountymn.gov
Jamie Scott Leblanc found guilty
Court file #69DU-CR-22-3401
Today, after 4 hours of deliberation, a Duluth jury found Jamie Scott Leblanc, 52, guilty of Third-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct, announced County Attorney Kim Maki. The verdict was delivered following a three-day jury trial before the Honorable Theresa Neo.
The assault occurred on the 2nd floor of a downtown Duluth bar on November 14, 2021. Minnesota law presumes a sentence of 48 months in prison; however, it is anticipated that Mr. Leblanc will ask the court for a departure.
Sentencing is scheduled for March 18, 2026.
The case was prosecuted by Duluth Criminal Division Head Nathaniel Stumme.
###
|
