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‘I thought we were gonna die’: Detroit man faces judge for assaulting two teen girls
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Erika Erickson, Sunny Shields , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· August 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The suspect's hearing took place in a district court, where one of the teen girls shared her account of the events. A preliminary hearing was held for a 28-year-old man facing charges.
A preliminary hearing was held for a 28-year-old man facing charges. He is accused of holding two teenage girls at gunpoint and assaulting one of them. The incident occurred after the girls met him online. They initially believed him to be much younger and were given a different name.
The man now faces five charges, including assault and false imprisonment. One of the girls testified during the hearing, describing a frightening encounter. Further details about the case are available from the court proceedings.
The suspect's hearing took place in a district court, where one of the teen girls shared her account of the events.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 26, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
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