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Fargo sex offender returns to prison
Fargo man Eric Theodore Binney ordered back to prison after probation violation.
In brief
Fargo man Eric Theodore Binney ordered back to prison after probation violation. Fargo sex offender Eric Theodore Binney must return to prison for 10 months after violating probation by hiding phones and porn. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Probation revoked
Judge Stephannie Stiel revoked Eric Theodore Binney’s probation on all five felony counts after he hid cell phones and pornographic material.
“Judge Stephannie Stiel ordered Eric Theodore Binney’s probation revoked on all five felony counts following a hearing at the Cass County Courthouse”
Original sentence
Binney faces five years in North Dakota Department of Corrections with four years in custody before supervised probation.
“Stiel’s order revoking probation reinstates Binney’s original sentence structure: five years with the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation on each count, with four years to be served in custody, followed by supervised probation”
Time served
Binney has already served three years and two months, leaving 10 months of DOCR custody.
“Binney was credited for three years and two months already served, according to court records”
Sex offender status
Binney is a high-risk sex offender registered for life with no contact allowed to the victim.
“Binney is registered as a sex offender for life and is classified as a high-risk offender”
Probation violation
Prosecutors said Binney hid phones under his pillow during a home visit, containing porn and unreported internet access.
“Prosecutors petitioned the court in August to revoke that probation, alleging Binney hid two unauthorized electronic devices, including a cell phone with an active number, under his pillow during an unscheduled home visit by his probation officer”
What it means
Fargo sex offender Eric Theodore Binney must return to prison for 10 months after violating probation by hiding phones and porn.
