Chelsea man accused of sexual assault has case bound over to circuit court
Michael Radant
Courtesy of WCSO
Michael Radant, the 37-year-old co-owner of a downtown Chelsea eatery charged with two counts of third-degree criminal sexual misconduct, had his case bound over to circuit court after a preliminary examination in the 14A-1 District Court Tuesday, his attorney Brian Montoye said.
The 37-year-old woman who made the allegations was the only person to testify at the exam, Montoye said. Judge Richard Conlin found there was probable cause that a crime occurred and that Radant was responsible and bound the case over to the higher court.
A pretrial hearing date was set for Jan. 10 in Judge David Swartz's courtroom, according to court records.
"The case is proceeding along," Montoye said.
He had no additional comment about the matter.
The 37-year-old woman told police Radant sexually assaulted her at a residence in the 700 block of North Main Street on Nov. 15. The two were acquainted for some time, police said. The woman came into the Chelsea Police Department to report the incident on Friday.
Police did not go into much detail about the incident. Third-degree criminal sexual conduct involves both force and penetration, Toth said.
Radant is the co-owner of Ellie’s Chelsea, a burger and sandwich shop located at 312 N. Main St. in the Clocktower Commons in Chelsea.
John Counts covers cops and courts for AnnArbor.com. He can be reached at johncounts@annarbor.com or you can follow him on Twitter.
Comments
John Counts
Thu, Dec 6, 2012 : 4:17 p.m.
Hi Marilyn: Here's the link to a story we did earlier this year on the restaurant that lists Radant as a co-owner. http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/ellies-chelsea-and-gourmet-chocolate-cafe-combine-forces/
Marilyn
Fri, Dec 7, 2012 : 2:09 a.m.
Things change. Business expanded. Ownership changed. You could have checked with Ellie's to get it right before putting the business into print. Brother Steve no longer co-owner either. Check first next time.
Marilyn
Thu, Dec 6, 2012 : 2:04 a.m.
Please check your facts. Mike Radant is an employee at Ellie's, not a co-owner. Time for you to stop mentioning the business.
truthinfacts
Thu, Jan 10, 2013 : 9:14 p.m.
It is matter matter of Bussiness,AMD public record that he is co-owner. Maybe you should check you facts! Should it affect the business no,but lying isn't going to change the facts.
zip the cat
Fri, Nov 30, 2012 : 1:25 p.m.
Whats the place of his work got to do with the court case????? His mom and brother had nothing to do with his off work escapades. Why drag them into this. Thanks to aa.com and Mr John counts there going to cease to exist.
HB11
Fri, Nov 30, 2012 : 1:22 p.m.
Nice soul patch.
RJA
Fri, Nov 30, 2012 : 4:52 a.m.
Both 37 years old, the two were acquainted for sometime? Both adults, but seems like she could have gotten out of the situation. I guess somebody will have to go into more detail.
truthinfacts
Thu, Jan 10, 2013 : 9:13 p.m.
The article stated they were acquainted for quite some time,not in a relationship. Chelsea is a very small town and many people and families have lived there for generations. That being said who would you like to have go into more detail? The victim? You assumed there was a "situation" to get out of. Would that be their long time friendship? Think about that and while you're at it think about what assumptions can to a victim.
EightySeven
Fri, Nov 30, 2012 : 2:07 a.m.
I think his attorney is Brian Montoye not Michael.
John Counts
Fri, Nov 30, 2012 : 1:28 p.m.
Thanks, EightySeven. This has been corrected.
actionjackson
Thu, Nov 29, 2012 : 10:58 p.m.
It sounds like this will go to 12 jurors to hear the entire story. Can't be good for the family business. The story never mentioned if alcohol or hard drugs were involved.