LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A federal decide has sentenced Arisknight Arkin-Everett Winfree to life in jail for kidnapping and sexually assaulting an Italian teenager.
The costs included kidnapping, coercing and engaging somebody to journey for the needs of unlawful sexual exercise, tried coercion and enticement, and two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.
“Arisknight Winfree is a sexual predator whose horrendous acts caused immeasurable harm to the women and girls upon whom he preyed,” mentioned U.S. Lawyer Mark Totten. “This life sentence is necessary to protect the community and bring a measure of justice to the survivors.”
Winfree posted a false commercial for an au pair and organized for an adolescent to journey from Italy to East Lansing to work for him.
As soon as she arrived in East Lansing, he allegedly proceeded to maintain her captive and sexually assaulted her.
Messages Winfree despatched to the Italian teenager who responded to his au pair commercial.
Winfree additionally used his faux au pair commercial to lure one other teenager from Kansas to his residence. When her household grew to become suspicious of Winfree, they contacted the police, who then responded and eliminated her from Winfree’s home.
“The sentencing of Arisknight Winfree marks a significant step towards healing for all those who suffered from his callous and heinous criminal acts,” mentioned Cheyvoryea Gibson, Particular Agent in Cost of the FBI in Michigan. “Individuals who engage in sexual exploitation involving minors will be investigated and arrested by the FBI and our law enforcement partners in Michigan. The collective investigative efforts by members from FBI Michigan, the East Lansing Police Department, and the prosecutorial efforts of the United States Attorney’s Office of Western Michigan prevented another crime from being committed by Mr. Winfree.”
“The East Lansing Police Department would like to thank the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Michigan for their commitment to this case,” mentioned ELPD Police Chief Chad Satisfaction. “Arisknight Winfree’s conviction on multiple charges shows our collaborative partnerships were essential in bringing justice to the survivors of these awful acts and holding Arisknight accountable for his actions.”
