Senator’s Son Appears in Court on New Homicide Charge From Crash That Killed North Dakota Deputy

Published on December 19, 2023

BISMARCK, N.D.—The 42-year-old son of U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer appeared in court Monday on a new homicide charge in connection with the crash that killed a North Dakota sheriff’s deputy. State District Court Judge Bobbi Weiler did not change the $500,000 cash bond she set for him earlier this month. Ian Cramer, who is in jail, is set for a preliminary hearing on Feb. 7. His attorney said he is gathering information for a mental health evaluation. Last week the judge approved new charges that upgraded Mr. Cramer’s initial manslaughter count to homicide while fleeing a peace officer in connection with the Dec. 6 death of Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputy Paul Martin....