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Lutsen owner asks judge to dismiss arson, insurance fraud charges

On Monday, defense attorney Eric Newmark filed a motion in State District Court seeking to dismiss all four counts of arson and insurance fraud against Lutsen Resort owner Bryce James Campbell for lack of probable cause.
Prosecutors allege Campbell burned down the historic Lutsen Lodge on Feb. 6, 2024, to collect insurance money, as his business entities faced more than $14 million in debts and held just $34,000 in bank accounts.
Assistant Minnesota Attorney General Dan Vlieger argued the acts constitute a "major economic offense," with the insurance claim exceeding $15,000,000 and potentially allowing a sentence of up to 20 years on each count.
Judge Michelle Anderson denied a request to seal all documents related to the probable cause challenge, ordering attorneys to redact confidential information before a July 17 hearing.
Beyond the criminal case, Campbell faces civil litigation from condominium owners at Superior Shores, who allege he wrongfully diverted nearly $100,000 to pay an overdue water bill, a claim he denies.

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Lutsen owner asks judge to dismiss arson, insurance fraud charges

GRAND MARAIS — The owner of Lutsen Resort will seek the dismissal of arson and insurance fraud charges in the February 2024 fire that destroyed the historic North Shore lodge. Prosecutors, meanwhile, say they will pursue an above-guideline sentence if Bryce James Campbell is found guilty of allegations that he burned down the iconic property in an attempt to collect insurance money. Campbell, 41, appeared at a virtual hearing in State District C…

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