Hoffman granted more time in criminal sexual conduct case

A Brainerd man accused of multiple counts of criminal sexual conduct with a child has had a request for time granted by Judge Charles Halverson via Zoom. At a hearing Thursday, Dec. 29

Public defender Jessen Alexander asked for more time to go over evidence in the case against his client, Curtiss Wayne Hoffman. Hoffman, 54, is accused of multiple counts of criminal sexual conduct with a child under 13 years of age. The alleged abuse began two years ago, according to the criminal complaint, and the victim was known to Hoffman.

The attorney representing the state, Assistant Crow Wing County Attorney Janine LePage, didn’t object to the request for more time. Hoffman’s next court appearance is scheduled for Tuesday morning in Crow Wing County District Court. He remains in the Crow Wing County Jail.