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This has got to be the best MJ impersonator ever Unfortunately, he might have gone a bit too far this time.

Michael Jackson impersonator charged with sexually assaulting boy

April 17, 2010

By Angie Favot

LINCOLN PARK �� A 22-year-old Michael Jackson impersonator could face life in prison if convicted on 12 counts of sexual misconduct with a juvenile.

Ricardo West of Allen Park was arraigned Friday afternoon before 25th District Judge David Bajorek.

He is being held in the Wayne County Jail without bond pending a preliminary examination of the evidence against him. The exam is set for 9 a.m. April 26 back in 25th District Court.

West was arrested Wednesday in Allen Park. The case was not heard in 24th District Court because Judge John Courtright recused himself and Judge Richard Page was unavailable.

West is charged with one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, which carries a sentence of 25 years to life in prison upon conviction; three counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, a 15-year felony; four felony counts of use of a computer to solicit a crime; one count of child sexually abusive activity; and two counts of accosting children for immoral purposes.

Police said West confessed to sending sexually explicit and graphic e-mails and text messages, including nude pictures of male body parts, to a preteen boy. Also, during rehearsal of a stage production he was working on, he admitted to sexually assaulting the same boy in a bathroom.

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Hearing for alleged child molester delayed

Published: Tuesday, April 27, 2010
By Angie Favot

ALLEN PARK �� A preliminary examination of the evidence against a 22-year-old Michael Jackson impersonator charged with 12 counts of sexual misconduct with a juvenile was postponed Monday until his competency to stand trial is determined.

Ricardo West of Allen Park was arraigned April 16 before 25th District Judge David Bajorek. The preliminary examination was set for Monday morning before 24th District Judge Richard Page. Page was unavailable during the arraignment, and Judge John Courtright had recused himself.

West�s attorney, Nader Nassif, requested a competency hearing, and Wayne County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Keith Clark did not object.

The preliminary examination has been rescheduled for 9 a.m. June 28 in 24th District Court.

West is charged with one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, which carries a sentence of 25 years to life in prison upon conviction; three counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, a 15-year felony; four felony counts of use of a computer to solicit a crime; one count of child sexually abusive activity; and two counts of accosting children for immoral purposes.

Police said West confessed to sending sexually explicit and graphic e-mails and text messages, including nude pictures of male body parts, to a preteen boy. Also, during rehearsal of a stage production he was working on, he admitted to sexually assaulting the same boy in a bathroom at City Hall.

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