MN YouTuber Pleads Guilty To Sharing Nude Image Without Consent

ST. CLOUD, MN — Aaron Michael Imholte, a Stearns County man who hosts a YouTube talk show, has pleaded guilty to sending a nude image of a woman during a live broadcast without her consent, according to court documents filed last week.

Imholte, 38, admitted to one gross misdemeanor count of nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images stemming from a May 27, 2024, livestream. Prosecutors say he texted the image to a guest during the show while discussing the woman on-air.

The victim, identified by initials K.R., told investigators she had shared the photo privately via the encrypted app Signal and did not give permission for it to be shared.

As part of a plea agreement, Imholte:

• Pleaded guilty to the gross misdemeanor
• Will have the felony charge dismissed
• Will not serve jail time
• Must pay a $50 fine
• Must have no contact with the victim during his probation
• Will undergo a pre-sentence investigation

Imholte acknowledged in his plea that he waived his right to a trial and was fully advised by his attorney. A sentencing hearing has not yet been scheduled.