October 2027 federal trial date set for former Cass Co. deputy accused of sexual harassment

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A federal trial date has been set for October 2027 for former Cass County Deputy Darin Viken.

Latisha Lenius claims Viken used his position of authority in the 24-7 sobriety program to sexually harass her.

In court documents, she said there were multiple incidents of sexual intimidation, sexual abuse, and sexual assault by Viken between November 2023 and July 2024.

Cass County and Sheriff Jesse Jahner are also named in the federal lawsuit that was filed last November.

Viken was terminated by Jahner in July 2024.

Viken was given five days of home monitoring and a year of probation after admitting to harassing six women in the program.