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Teen Rapist Will Not Go To School With His Victims

Local Brighton Teen in Serial Rape Case Will Be Detained Until A Psychiatric Evaluation Is Conducted

BRIGHTON, MI-- Some relief was brought to the victims when it was announced that the boy would not be allowed to attend the high schools of the victims, although after learning of the new confessions from the crimes, after he admitted to kissing and fondling, the 12-year-old girl, as well as not having sex just once, but twice with the 13-year-old girl.

Where is the justice? The families of the victims and the citizens of Brighton, were shocked to learn that the 16-year-old boy who was originally charged of 20 counts of first- and second-degree criminal sexual conduct confessed to more crimes he committed against the victims.

Many felt the 45 day punishment was too lenient for the boy who had manipulated his victims into trusting him, by adding the victims on social media to befriend them before, he admitted to having had sex with them. One of the victims at the time who had been 12-year-old girl who he had raped her in a ditch outside of a movie theater.

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Livingston County Court Referee Chelsea Thomas, who sentenced him , said he was still going to be held until he completed a psychiatric evaluation that is set for Wednesday.

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