A Dearborn man, Elie Otayek, 43, was found guilty of sexually assaulting a child over several years in a Macomb County court following a three-day trial, with the jury taking eight hours to convict him on multiple counts, including two of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and one of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. Last Friday, the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office confirmed Otayek now faces a minimum of 25 years for the first-degree charges and 15 years for the second-degree charge, as reported by ClickOnDetroit.
Otayek is currently held at the Macomb County Jail and awaits sentencing on January 13, 2026, after which his movements will be monitored electronically. Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido said, "We are deeply grateful to the jury for their careful deliberation and dedication," according to The Detroit News.
Macomb County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Kelsey Heath led the trial of Elie Otayek, who was found guilty of sexually assaulting a minor over several years in Roseville, Michigan, as per Macomb Daily. The exact timeframe of the assaults was not disclosed. Otayek’s defense attorney, Kirsten Irey Iverson, was not available for comment. Prosecutor Lucido said, "Cases involving the most vulnerable members of our community are always challenging, but they are also among the most critical. The jury’s service ensures that justice is upheld," as mentioned by The Detroit News. Otayek will be sentenced by Circuit Court Judge James M. Maceroni early next year.
