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CBS News
2 days ago
- CBS News
Fugitive extradited to Michigan from Georgia to stand trial for criminal sexual conduct
A former Prescott, Michigan, man who was extradited to the state from Georgia in March on criminal sexual conduct charges will stand trial, the attorney general's office announced. On Wednesday, James Carter, 62, was bound over for trial in Hillsdale County on four counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and two counts of accosting a child for immoral purposes. Carter is accused of sexually assaulting and accosting a minor, along with another victim, in 2008. Authorities say Carter was initially charged by the Hillsdale County Prosecuting Attorney's Office in August 2011. The 62-year-old was extradited to Michigan on March 21 as part of Operation Survivor Justice. Operation Survivor Justice is a partnership with the Michigan Attorney General's Office, county prosecutors and the U.S. Marshals to find, arrest and return to Michigan fugitives with outstanding criminal sexual assault warrants. "Operation Survivor Justice has proven that those who flee criminal allegations cannot evade accountability by crossing state lines," said Nessel at the time of Carter's arraignment. "I am proud to partner with the U.S. Marshals Service and county prosecutors across Michigan on this important work and remain committed to seeing justice delivered for these victims." Carter is scheduled to return to court on Aug. 18.
CBS News
3 days ago
- CBS News
Michigan man sentenced to 58 years for sexual assault of a minor
A Branch County, Michigan, man will spend at least 58 years in prison for the sexual assault of a minor, the Michigan Attorney General's Office said. Alex New, 55, was convicted in June on two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. The 55-year-old was sentenced earlier this week to 25 to 50 years in prison for each count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and 8 to 15 years for second-degree criminal sexual conduct. New was initially charged by Branch County prosecutors in 2016, but left the state and eluded law enforcement until he was found in Florida and extradited to Branch County in June 2024 as part of Operation Survivor Justice. New was extradited as part of Operation Survivor Justice, which is a partnership with the Michigan Attorney General's Office, county prosecutors and the U.S. Marshals to find, arrest, and return to Michigan fugitives with outstanding criminal sexual assault warrants. "Operation Survivor Justice continues to be a vital partnership, ensuring those who commit sexual assault face the consequences of their actions," Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said in a statement. "I commend the courage of the survivor in coming forward, and I am grateful to the Branch County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, the U.S. Marshals Service, and the prosecutors in my office for their work securing this significant sentence." After serving his prison sentence, New will be subject to lifetime electronic monitoring.
CBS News
27-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Florida man accused of sexually assaulting minor extradited to Michigan
A 60-year-old Florida man was extradited to Michigan and arraigned in connection with an alleged sexual assault from 2007. Vincent Allen Payne, of Valrico, Florida, was arraigned May 21 in Hillsdale on one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Payne was extradited to Hillsdale County by U.S. Marshals earlier in May. Payne is accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old in November 2007 while he was living in the city of Hillsdale. He was initially charged by the Hillsdale County Prosecuting Attorney's Office in January 2010. "Sexual assaults are serious crimes that leave lasting trauma, and it takes tremendous courage for survivors to come forward, especially after so many years," said Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel in a statement. "I remain committed to working with the U.S. Marshals Service, the Hillsdale County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, and other county prosecutors across the state to ensure that those charged with criminal sexual conduct offenses face their allegations in court." Payne was extradited as part of Operation Survivor Justice, which is a partnership with the Michigan Attorney General's Office, county prosecutors and the U.S. Marshals to find, arrest, and return to Michigan fugitives with outstanding criminal sexual assault warrants. The attorney general's office says extraditions were funded by a $1 million state appropriation. Payne is back in court for a probable cause conference on May 28.
CBS News
17-04-2025
- CBS News
Dearborn Heights man extradited from Guam heads to trial for sexual assault charges
A former Dearborn Heights man has been bound over to trial on sexual assault charges, the Michigan Attorney General's office reported. Jordan Wagner, 31, who now lives in Guam, faces one count of criminal sexual conduct-first degree and three counts of criminal sexual conduct-second degree, according to a press release from Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. A preliminary exam took place on Thursday, during which a district court judge approved moving the case forward. His next court hearing is April 23. Wagner was extradited last fall from Guam to Wayne County to face charges as part of the Operation Survivor Justice project. Wagner is accused of sexually assaulting a child in 2012, the AG's report said. The victim reported the attack eight years later, in 2020, and charges were filed at that time. "It was known that Wagner was residing in Guam, but extradition proved cost-prohibitive for local agencies," the AG's office explained. Operation Survivor Justice , which launched in 2024, has since stepped in with financial support for that expense. The project is a partnership between the Michigan Attorney General's office, local county prosecutors and the U.S. Marshals Service to locate and apprehend those who are facing outstanding sexual assault warrants in Michigan. "Cold case sex-assault cases that are left unsolved leave survivors without closure and perpetrators without accountability," Nessel said. "I am pleased to see another case proceed through the judicial system as part of Operation Survivor Justice."
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Yahoo
Man extradited to Michigan, charged with sexual assault
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — James Carter, 62, was extradited to Michigan and arraigned Friday on multiple charges stemming from accusations that he sexually assaulted a minor and accosted her and another victim for immoral purposes in 2008. He was initially charged in Hillsdale County in August 2011. Carter formerly resided in Prescott, located in Ogemaw County, but most recently resided in Georgia. He was extradited to Hillsdale County last week by the U.S. Marshals Service as a part of , a collaboration between the U.S. Marshals Service, the Michigan Department of Attorney General, and prosecutors across the country. The program is intended to track down and extradite those with outstanding sexual assault warrants at a lower cost compared to private extradition services—funded by $1 million from the state. 'Operation Survivor Justice has proven that those who flee criminal allegations cannot evade accountability by crossing state lines,' says Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Carter is charged with one count of first-degree criminal Sexual Conduct, a potential life sentence, and two counts of Accosting a Child for Immoral Purposes, a four-year felony. His cash bond was set at $100,00. He is scheduled to appear in the 2B District Court in Hillsdale County for a probable cause conference on April 2. at 10:30 a.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
