7 episodes

The office of North Dakota’s highest law enforcement official has been under a cloud of grief, suspicion, and tumult. KFGO news radio will try to give you the most comprehensive picture of what we know now about the death of North Dakota’s longest serving Attorney General, Wayne Stenejhem, and the swirl of controversy that remains in his wake.

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    • True Crime
    • 5.0 • 22 Ratings

The office of North Dakota’s highest law enforcement official has been under a cloud of grief, suspicion, and tumult. KFGO news radio will try to give you the most comprehensive picture of what we know now about the death of North Dakota’s longest serving Attorney General, Wayne Stenejhem, and the swirl of controversy that remains in his wake.

    Episode 6: 2700 Pages

    Episode 6: 2700 Pages

    Emails from the late Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem were made public from a phone the Bureau of Criminal Investigation. 2,700 pages containing multiple emails were produced and poured over by the KFGO News team. 24 hours later, it was announced thousands of more emails existed from a personal computer obtained from the same Bureau of Criminal Investigation. 

    What was in the first batch of emails and what can the public expect to find out going forward in these ongoing investigations? Capitol Punishment investigates. 
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    • 34 min
    Episode 5: Wayne Kept EVERYTHING

    Episode 5: Wayne Kept EVERYTHING

    A rush to delete Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem's emails before open record requests could be submitted has caused a swirl of legal questions into those who made the swift decision. The reason for the deletion? Because Wayne "kept EVERYTHING."

    But, were those emails and other communications really gone forever? KFGO News radio explores in this episode of Capitol Punishment.
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    • 27 min
    Episode 4: Nearly $2 Million Over

    Episode 4: Nearly $2 Million Over

    Cozy relationships in state government can lead to cutting corners, sweetheart deals, and in the case of Attorney General Stenehjem's new building misdemeanor charges. KFGO News Radio dives into the nearly $2 million cost overrun of the newly renovated building leased while Attorney General Stenehjem was in office, and how one loyal lawmaker had the inside track to the taxpayer lease.
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    • 21 min
    Episode 3: Global Bridges an International Investigation

    Episode 3: Global Bridges an International Investigation

    Episode 3 explores the use of taxpayer funded travel by lawmakers. Following the revelation of federal charges against former State Senator Ray Holmberg, Global Bridges became a topic of conversation. Were state funds used to travel for alleged crimes? 
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    • 13 min
    Episode 2: North Dakota's Longest Serving State Senator

    Episode 2: North Dakota's Longest Serving State Senator

    Ray Holmberg was the longest serving State Senator and one of the most powerful lawmakers in North Dakota history. His tenure, relationships, and position gave him great say in state government. His time in office came to an abrupt end when it was revealed he was exchanging text messages with an individual charged with child pornography. 

    Episode 2 of Capitol Punishment explores the timeline of federal charges being brought against Ray Holmberg. 
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    • 19 min
    Episode 1: The Untimely Death of Wayne Stenehjem

    Episode 1: The Untimely Death of Wayne Stenehjem

    The tragic and untimely passing of North Dakota's longest serving Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem sent shockwaves throughout the state. In this episode of Capitol Punishment, we'll revisit the timeline of that fateful, chaotic day and begin to examine the news and events that followed. 
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 25 min

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