Dearborn man sentenced after conviction of First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct

Mount Clemens, MI - Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced 43-year-old Dearborn resident Elie Otayek was sentenced after a jury convicted him of multiple counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct. The charges stem from repeated assaults on a minor child over several years in Roseville, Michigan.

On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Otayek was sentenced by Macomb County Circuit Court Judge James M. Maceroni. On the first two counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct – First Degree (victim under 13, defendant 17 or older), Judge Maceroni sentenced Otayek to 300 to 480 months in the Michigan Department of Corrections. On the third count of Criminal Sexual Conduct – Second Degree (victim under 13, defendant 17 or older), Otayek was sentenced to 99 to 180 months. He received 62 days credit on both sentences which will run concurrently. 

Otayek is required to register as a Tier III Sex Offender, which is lifetime registration. He is also subject to registration under Wyatt’s Law, which is a database of individuals who are convicted of criminal offenses related to children. He must also submit to HIV testing and have no contact directly, or indirectly through any 3rd party, with the victim.

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Kelsey Heath prosecuted the case on behalf of The People. 

"This sentence reflects the extreme seriousness of the defendant’s crimes and the profound harm inflicted on one of the most vulnerable members of our community. Our office remains unwavering in its commitment to aggressively prosecute those who exploit and abuse children. We hope this outcome brings a measure of justice to the victim and sends a clear message that such conduct will be met with severe consequences to protect public safety," said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido. 

The Macomb County Prosecutor’s office represents the people. We are committed to achieving justice and following the laws of the State of Michigan. All that are accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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