Brian Lee Espinoza, 34 of East Grand Forks, was sentenced to 15 years for raping a juvenile in court on Tuesday. Law enforcement was alerted in January (2025), and they believed he was physically and sexually assaulting a girl, which the girl confirmed to law enforcement.
Espinoza has credit for 244 days served and will be on conditional release for the remainder of his life when released from prison. He must register as a predatory offender and comply with any related restrictions, including those that affect specific types of employment, such as nursing and teaching.