Records obtained by The Clay County News provide new details about the allegations that led to the revocation of Linus A. Cloet’s parole.
The newspaper previously reported that Cloet’s parole had been revoked and submitted a records request seeking additional information about the circumstances surrounding the revocation.
According to the parole hearing record, the board considered two alleged violations. Cloet waived his appearance at the review hearing.
The first allegation involved a special condition limiting computer usage. Cloet was alleged to have used a cell phone for the purpose of furthering sexual activity.
The second allegation involved a condition requiring Cloet to conduct himself as a good citizen. Cloet was alleged to have offered money to others in exchange for sexual favors.
The parole hearing record does not indicate whether any offer was accepted, whether money was exchanged or whether sexual activity occurred. A search of Nebraska court records found no new criminal case filed against Cloet related to the alleged conduct. The allegations were considered as violations of the conditions of his parole, rather than new criminal convictions.
Cloet waived his right to appear at the preliminary hearing.
The board found cause on both allegations and revoked Cloet’s parole. Cloet had been paroled since Feb. 27, 2026, after being sentenced in Clay County for pandering and soliciting prostitution.
As part of its action, the board directed Cloet to follow any recommendations made by the Clinical Sex Offense Review Team, or CSORT. According to NDCS policy, CSORT screens individuals for sexual offense clinical treatment, consults with treatment teams and serves as a consulting panel for parole and other stakeholders. NDCS materials also state that individuals who were not convicted of a sexual offense but whose offense has a sexual component may be screened by CSORT for programming recommendations.
Cloet does not currently appear on the Nebraska Sex Offender Registry. Inclusion on the registry is separate from the parole board’s decision to require compliance with CSORT recommendations.
The board also referred Cloet to mandatory discharge, finding there was a substantial risk he would not conform to the conditions of parole. Mandatory discharge generally refers to the point at which an individual has served the required portion of a sentence and must be released from NDCS custody.
NDCS currently lists Cloet’s projected release date as July 17, 2027.
Linus A. Cloet is shown in his most recent Nebraska Department of Correctional Services photograph COURTESY PHOTO| CLAY COUNTY NEWS
