Recent Posts in Sex Crimes

• Posted By Freedman & Freedman 11-Jan-2015

  New Laws For 2015

  As we begin the new year, there are several interesting new laws that will hit the books in Michigan for 2015. Here is a brief overview of just a few of the new laws that may impact you. Still Owe Driver Responsibility Fees? In 2012, a state law ...

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• Posted By Freedman & Freedman 30-Jun-2014

  Criminal Sexual Conduct: On The Rise Or Previously Underreported?

  Does it seem lately that we have seen a dramatic rise in news stories reporting the shocking arrests of teachers, radio personalities and even religious figures for charges of criminal sexual conduct? Or is it merely that sex crimes have long been ...

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• Posted By Freedman & Freedman 5-Sep-2011

  Couple Arrested for Prostitution Scheme

  In the state of Illinois, a teenage girl was allegedly lured into the world of prostitution by an older man and his girlfriend. Now, the couple is behind bars on charges of prostitution. According to police in Chicago, the 15-year-old victim was ...

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• Posted By Freedman & Freedman 14-Mar-2011

  Man Considered a Great Risk to His Community

  After encountering the former medical resident in Clinton Township a judge called David Tyler Montaldi one of the "greatest risks to the community" he has ever met. Examining the case of Montaldi Clinton Township District Judge Sebastien ...

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• Posted By Freedman & Freedman 4-Feb-2011

  Man Charged With Rape To Stand Trial

  This morning, Raynard Coleman was ordered to stand trial for two attacks on women on Detroit 's east Side. It is being reported that Judge Kenneth King said that Coleman will be arraigned on charges of kidnapping, criminal sexual conduct, ...

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• Posted By Freedman & Freedman 3-Jan-2011

  Woman Accused Of Setting Husband On Fire And Attempting To Stab Him

  A Roseville woman was arrested Sunday night and spent the night in lockup after she allegedly poured rubbing alcohol or nail polish on her husband and lighting him on fire. The man reportedly suffered serious burns to his legs and chest although his ...

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• Posted By Freedman & Freedman 20-Dec-2010

  Former Teacher Arrested for Child Pornography

  A former teacher in Detroit was recently arrested for child pornography. James Charles-Wright Roberts, 63, has been charged with molesting two sisters in Palm Bay and showing them pornography over a period of three years. The girls are both under the ...

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• Posted By Freedman & Freedman 23-Nov-2010

  Stepmom Charged In Death of 2 Year Old Stepdaughter

  A New Haven stepmother was charged today and is expected to be arraigned this afternoon in the sexual abuse and murder of her 2-year-old stepdaughter. Renee Marie King, 28, is charged with felony murder and first-degree criminal sexual conduct, ...

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• Posted By Freedman & Freedman 22-Nov-2010

  Police Arrest Man in 26 Year Old Rape Case

  In Montgomery County, local police officers say that they have finally made an arrest in a rape case that is over 26 years old. Police were able to apprehend a suspect after a DNA profile matched a Michigan area man to the sex crime. On Sunday, ...

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• Posted By Freedman & Freedman 13-Jul-2010

  Woman Accused of Sexual Misconduct with Teenage Son Fails to Appear in Court

  According to an article in The Oakland Press, a Waterford Township woman who has been accused of sexually assaulting the now teenage son she gave up for adoption years ago has failed to appear in court. Aimee Louise Sword was scheduled to appear at a ...

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• Posted By Freedman & Freedman 29-Mar-2010

  Woman Trades Sex with Granddaughter for Cocaine

  A Saginaw County woman is behind bars for allowing a 67-year-old man to have sex with her 10-year-old granddaughter in exchange for cocaine. Angela A. Blackwell, who is a cocaine addict, has since been charged with first-degree criminal sexual ...

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• Posted By Freedman & Freedman 22-Feb-2010

  Man Faces 18 Counts of Child Pornography, Other Crimes

  The early stages of a child pornography case are underway as both sides are expected to wrap up a preliminary examination of the evidence around March 15. The man at the center of the case is 53-year-old Richard Zorn of Taylor, who is facing 18 ...

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• Posted By Freedman & Freedman 22-Jan-2010

  Suspect Wanted for Sexual Assault & Robbery

  Police in Oak Park are looking for a man police say robbed and sexually assaulted a woman in her home last week. According to police, the 61-year-old woman returned home around 9 p.m. The suspect approached her near her car and forced her into her ...

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• Posted By Freedman & Freedman 8-Jan-2010

  Police Check to Ensure Sex Offenders are in Compliance

  Police in Melvindale are cracking down on sex offenders to ensure they are in compliance with sex offender registration laws. Any sex offenders found not in compliance with the law will face additional charges, as police are operating under a ...

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• Posted By Freedman & Freedman 8-Dec-2009

  Lawmakers Want Tougher Penalties for Child Sexual Abuse

  Lawmakers in Michigan want to increase the penalties for those convicted of child sexual abuse, in particular those who have been charged with a child pornography related crime. The proposed legislation would toughen the sentencing guidelines of ...

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