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Grafton man accused of sexually abusing a child

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WALSH COUNTY — A Grafton man has been charged with Class AA felony gross sexual imposition after a minor reported prior sexual abuse to law enforcement, according to a probable cause statement filed in the case.

Martin Bustamante Torres, 61, faces up to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole if convicted.

Torres was reported to police on Monday, Jan. 26. The girl recounted several instances of sexual abuse by Torres, with the last instance occurring when she was 13. Court documents do not specify how old the girl was when the alleged abuse began.

Torres allegedly admitted to law enforcement that he had sexual contact with the girl when she was younger.

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His bond was set at $100,000 cash during a Wednesday morning, Jan. 28, hearing.

Sav Kelly joined the Grand Forks Herald in August 2022.

Kelly covers public safety, including regional crime and the courts system.

Readers can reach Kelly at (701) 780-1102 or skelly@gfherald.com.

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