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Former Minor Rural Fire Department Assistant Pleads Not Guilty to Child Sex Crimes

By Alex Carmenaty Jun 19, 2026 | 12:49 PM

(KNOX) – A former Minot Rural Fire Department assistant fire chief is pleading not guilty to child sex crimes. 59-year-old Robert Knuth has been charged with two counts allegedly having child sexual abuse materials on a work phone he was using while serving as a firefighter trainer.

Knuth waived his upcoming preliminary hearing and entered not guilty pleas to two counts of conducting a sexual performance with a minor, and one count of possession of certain materials prohibited.

Knuth is out on bond and awaiting trial. A future court date has not yet been set.

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