September 18, 2025
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Duluth man charged in Mariucci upskirt case; 144 victims, CSAM alleged

A Duluth man, Benjamin Thomas Goldsmith, 32, has been charged in Hennepin County via warrant with three counts of possessing pornographic work and three counts of interfering with privacy after prosecutors say he filmed under the skirts of high school graduates at Minneapolis’ Mariucci Arena on June 1–2, 2024. Authorities say there are 144 alleged victims; witnesses reported Goldsmith for avoiding metal detectors, leading to his arrest and the discovery of a concealed camera, and a vehicle search turned up a hard drive with 151 child sexual abuse material images and videos. Investigators also found programs from other graduations and are examining whether additional victims or locations are involved; the criminal complaint was filed Sept. 16, 2025.

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Key Facts

  • Charges allege videos were taken under graduates’ skirts at Mariucci Arena in Minneapolis.
  • Prosecutors say there are 144 alleged victims.
  • The defendant is from Duluth; charges were filed in connection with the Minneapolis venue incident.

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Charges: Duluth man took videos under skirts of 144 high school graduates at Mariucci Arena
Startribune September 18, 2025
  • Charges allege videos were taken under graduates’ skirts at Mariucci Arena in Minneapolis.
  • Prosecutors say there are 144 alleged victims.
  • The defendant is from Duluth; charges were filed in connection with the Minneapolis venue incident.