AG Nessel Blocks Parole of Convicted Child Rapist | Detroit News

Michigan’s Attorney General Dana Nessel is fighting to keep convicted child rapist Roederick Hunter behind bars, calling the parole board’s decision a dangerous abuse of power. Hunter, 62, was set to be released after serving part of his 25-75 year sentence — but Nessel’s emergency motion halted it, and she now seeks to reverse the board’s ruling entirely. Convicted in 2005 for raping a seven-year-old over two years, Hunter’s early release hinges on pre-1998 sentencing laws that allowed good behavior credits. Nessel argues the board ignored the brutality of his crimes — including transporting his victim for further assaults — and overlooked DNA evidence tying him to a 1991 rape case he later denied. She insists that those who show no remorse must not be freed before their full sentences, especially when survivors endured immense trauma to see justice served. The case remains unresolved as Nessel pushes for Hunter’s continued incarceration. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/afc75d22f7e7fca0