James Carter, a 62-year-old man last residing in Georgia, has been extradited to Michigan and arraigned on severe charges, including one count of First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct, which carries a possible life in prison, according to a recent announcement by the Michigan Department of Attorney General. Additionally, Carter faces two counts of Accosting a Child for Immoral Purposes, a four-year felony, and was brought before the Honorable Megan R. Stiverson in the 2B District Court in Hillsdale.

Originating from Prescott, Michigan, Carter allegedly committed these alleged actions in 2008, focusing on a minor and another victim; the Hillsdale County Prosecuting Attorney's Office originally charged him back in August of 2011, but it took time and resources, including a $1 million state appropriation last year to fund extraditions through Operation Survivor Justice, a collaborative effort between Michigan's Department of Attorney General, county prosecutors, and the U.S. Marshals Service, which aims to ensure accused individuals cannot simply avoid the law by crossing state boundaries.

In her statement, Attorney General Nessel highlighted the efficacy of this operation, saying, "Operation Survivor Justice has proven that those who flee criminal allegations cannot evade accountability by crossing state lines," and expressed her commitment to "seeing justice delivered for these victims." Carter now faces the repercussions with his cash bond set at $100,000 and is scheduled for a Probable Cause Conference on April 2.