Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz pardons illegal migrant convicted of sexually assaulting 10-year-old girl

Valletta · 2026-07-02T04:31:17-0500

The pardon essentially gives Vang a clean slate. “Being granted a pardon is a notable achievement and a reflection of the work you have done since your conviction,” Stark wrote in her letter to Vang. Vang was convicted in 2006 of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Between 2002 and 2006, he repeatedly sexually assaulted the girl.
At one point, he offered her $10 to keep quiet about the abuse, according to DHS. He pleaded guilty to first-degree criminal sexual conduct in a plea deal that spared him from going to prison.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz pardons illegal migrant convicted of sexually assaulting 10-year-old girl

A plea deal and a pardon. The next time he commits a crime Minnesota officials will act surprised. I just don't know what more to say on this subject.

Bradskii · 2026-07-02T06:29:31-0500

Valletta said:
I just don't know what more to say on this subject.

Surely there's something else you could say on the concept of pardons? We could maybe think of some examples to prompt further discussion.

Gunny · 2026-07-02T06:41:37-0500

Valletta said:
The pardon essentially gives Vang a clean slate. “Being granted a pardon is a notable achievement and a reflection of the work you have done since your conviction,” Stark wrote in her letter to Vang. Vang was convicted in 2006 of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Between 2002 and 2006, he repeatedly sexually assaulted the girl.
At one point, he offered her $10 to keep quiet about the abuse, according to DHS. He pleaded guilty to first-degree criminal sexual conduct in a plea deal that spared him from going to prison.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz pardons illegal migrant convicted of sexually assaulting 10-year-old girl

A plea deal and a pardon. The next time he commits a crime Minnesota officials will act surprised. I just don't know what more to say on this subject.

Thanks for posting. Be Blessed!

Servus · 2026-07-02T07:22:57-0500

Valletta said:
The pardon essentially gives Vang a clean slate. “Being granted a pardon is a notable achievement and a reflection of the work you have done since your conviction,” Stark wrote in her letter to Vang. Vang was convicted in 2006 of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Between 2002 and 2006, he repeatedly sexually assaulted the girl.
At one point, he offered her $10 to keep quiet about the abuse, according to DHS. He pleaded guilty to first-degree criminal sexual conduct in a plea deal that spared him from going to prison.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz pardons illegal migrant convicted of sexually assaulting 10-year-old girl

A plea deal and a pardon. The next time he commits a crime Minnesota officials will act surprised. I just don't know what more to say on this subject.

Something corrupt is going on big time here.

Gunny · 2026-07-02T07:29:06-0500

Servus said:
Something corrupt is going on big time here.

Big Time! Walz has no moral compass!

Maria Billingsley · 2026-07-02T07:52:41-0500

This article leaves out a critical piece of the backstory: Tou Lue Vang has already been living as a free man in the community for twenty years. The trial judge chose to stay his 12-year prison sentence entirely, placing him on probation instead of sending him to prison. Vang raised a family and worked locally for two decades without reoffending. The recent pardon was issued to wipe out the old state conviction and block an imminent federal deportation order that arose when immigration policies shifted . Even the victim herself petitioned for his pardon!

Stopped_lurking · 2026-07-02T08:03:51-0500

Servus said:
Something corrupt is going on big time here.

What corrupt thing going on are you alleging? Did someone take money or favors for the pardon? Or what corrupt thing are you alleging? Before you get defensive about me asking you anything, this is actually you alleging something.

Servus · 2026-07-02T08:06:08-0500

Maria Billingsley said:
This article leaves out a critical piece of the backstory: Tou Lue Vang has already been living as a free man in the community for twenty years. The trial judge chose to stay his 12-year prison sentence entirely, placing him on probation instead of sending him to prison. Vang raised a family and worked locally for two decades without reoffending. The recent pardon was issued to wipe out the old state conviction and block an imminent federal deportation order that arose when immigration policies shifted . The victim herself petitioned for his pardon!

Him being let off on a plea bargain was clear in the OP. He should have gotten 25 years minimum before being eligible for probation like others who commit such crimes.

Valletta · 2026-07-02T08:17:04-0500

Servus said:
Something corrupt is going on big time here.

So many hold the same attitude, they have misplaced compassion for the criminal and just don't seem to consider the victims. It's such an injustice when they get no prison time:

Convicted sex offender who served no prison time now federally charged in new rape

A Minneapolis man convicted of multiple sexual assaults while being accused of others is now facing federal charges following another alleged assault that happened while he was out on probation.

www.fox9.com

Gunny · 2026-07-02T08:22:01-0500

Servus said:
Him being let off on a plea bargain was clear in the OP. He should have gotten 25 years minimum before being eligible for probation like others who commit such crimes.

Unequivocally!

Stopped_lurking · 2026-07-02T08:22:27-0500

Servus said:
If it were more definable I wouldn't have called it something.

So you allege whatever, and don't expect to have to explain yourself? Perhaps, you're wrong.

Servus said:
I only get annoyed when I'm asked the same question over and over.

Just offer an explanation of your thoughts, then.

Nithavela · 2026-07-02T08:23:23-0500

Servus said:
Him being let off on a plea bargain was clear in the OP. He should have gotten 25 years minimum before being eligible for probation like others who commit such crimes.

With the benefit of hindsight and the information available to us at this time, it seems to have been the correct decision.

Stopped_lurking · 2026-07-02T08:23:54-0500

Gunny said:
How true!

Why did you quote me? I have only wondered where the corruption accusation came from.

Bradskii · 2026-07-02T08:34:27-0500

Valletta said:
So many hold the same attitude, they have misplaced compassion for the criminal and just don't seem to consider the victims.

Good point. Maybe we could look for examples where people have been pardoned and then gone on to commit further crimes. Maybe even the sexual assault of children perhaps. Do you know of any?

Stopped_lurking · 2026-07-02T08:37:42-0500

Servus said:
Of course perhaps I'm wrong.

Good, expect to be called on it.

Servus said:
I think something fishy is going on. Are you going to keep asking me the same question trying to squeeze an answer out of me that you think must exist but doesn't?

What question have I repeated this time?

Stopped_lurking · 2026-07-02T08:53:43-0500

Servus said:
So adversarial.

It's not adversarial, I just want to understand your thinking. If you leave your justification unexpressed, I'm going to ask for it.

Servus · 2026-07-02T08:55:01-0500

Nithavela said:
With the benefit of hindsight and the information available to us at this time, it seems to have been the correct decision.

One wonders how the victim and her family feels about it.

Tinker Grey · 2026-07-02T09:08:49-0500

Servus said:
One wonders how the victim and her family feels about it.

Well, you quoted this: Post #6

Maybe you didn't read it:

The victim herself petitioned for his pardon!

Servus · 2026-07-02T09:18:29-0500

Tinker Grey said:
The victim herself petitioned for his pardon!

Stockholm syndrome perhaps.

Arcangl86 · 2026-07-02T10:00:00-0500

Servus said:
Stockholm syndrome perhaps.

Or maybe she forgave him. You know, like we are called to do as Christians. He seems to have repented and done well for himself and his community. He already served his sentence as well.

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