00:00What's something people don't know about legal consequences for lawmakers?
00:04When a former state senator breaks the law, the justice system responds.
00:08Nicole Mitchell's case is a headline you can't ignore.
00:11On September 23, Nicole Mitchell received a six-month jail sentence for felony first-degree
00:16burglary. She was convicted of breaking into her estranged stepmother's home in Detroit Lakes last
00:21year, allegedly searching for sentimental items belonging to her late father. The judge allowed
00:27Mitchell to serve her sentence at Ramsey County Jail with work release and imposed five years of
00:32supervised probation. If she violates probation, a 21-month prison term could be enforced.
00:38At sentencing, Mitchell admitted her actions were selfish and illegal, expressing deep remorse.
00:44Her stepfamily reported fear and a loss of trust. Professionally, Mitchell resigned from the Senate
00:49and lost several jobs. A special election to fill her seat is set for November.
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