Man sentenced to 10-20 years in prison for sexually assaulting EMU student
A man who sexually assaulted an Eastern Michigan University student while burglarizing her residence near campus in June is returning to prison.
Jermaine Shropshire, 30, was ordered to serve between 10 and 20 years in prison for home invasion and between 10 and 15 years for sexual assault, court records show.
Jermaine Shropshire
The sentences will run concurrently. The Ypsilanti man pleaded guilty to the charges in July, and prosecutors dismissed counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and assault with a dangerous weapon. They also agreed not to pursue charges stemming from other home invasions in the area.
This is the third stint in prison for Shropshire, who has prior convictions for larceny and fraud, records show.
He was released from probation in February. On June 14, authorities say he broke into a residence in the 600 block of West Cross Street and sexually assaulted a 22-year-old woman at knifepoint.
Shropshire was arrested near the scene by responding officers. Police said they believe he was not targeting the woman and intended to steal property when he crawled through the window and found her inside.
Art Aisner is a freelance writer for AnnArbor.com. Reach the news desk at news@annarbor.com or 734-623-2530.
Comments
LaMusica
Sun, Sep 5, 2010 : 1:24 p.m.
I agree with some of the other posters on here: how is home invasion worth more prison time than the sexual assault?! And really, his THIRD prison stint and he still only gets 10-20? We all know he'll serve something much closer to 10 than 20...it seems to me the sentences should have at least been consecutive. *smh*
SillyTree
Sat, Sep 4, 2010 : 8:05 p.m.
Where do we put the money? Do we put it into the prisons? Do we put into education or rehabiliation? Is this a liberal vs. conservative issue. It doesn't matter; it's going to cost money. We need to take care of it. From where do sickos come? We can send them away at a cost. We can try to prevent it at a cost. Something needs to be done, but it ain't gonna be free.
Trouble
Sat, Sep 4, 2010 : 4:07 p.m.
He be out in about 7 yrs. Criminals Usually serve 2/3 of min. side of sentence. And sentences not consecutive, only concurrent. Thats why he make deal. Avg. serve time for murder is only 8 yrs.
d_a2
Sat, Sep 4, 2010 : 12:10 p.m.
here is the link to his mdoc page for those that were asking. http://www.state.mi.us/mdoc/asp/otis2profile.asp?mdocNumber=464787
Peter Eckstein
Sat, Sep 4, 2010 : 9:55 a.m.
Without getting into the question of the length or shortness of the sentences, I want to question the journalistic practice of using terms like "was ordered to serve" this or that number of years. He was not "ordered" but someone ordered him--presumably a judge, probably one who was elected, possibly one who will stand for reelection. How can the voters learn anything about their elected judges if all of their actions are offstage. My spell checker rebels whenever I use the passive voice, but that seems like all I read in judicial reports on dot-com. Please heed that voice and make the voice of your sentences active, not passive.
Mertie
Sat, Sep 4, 2010 : 9:19 a.m.
He will probably be let out in a few years due to prison overcrowding or "good behavior"
scooter dog
Sat, Sep 4, 2010 : 9:07 a.m.
I think its more like 6 or more times before they do any serious jail time for anything less than murder. Michigans prison system is broke and unless you kill someone you never do anywhere near the sentence you were given.
Jimmy McNulty
Sat, Sep 4, 2010 : 6:57 a.m.
I'm speechless when I see so many violent repeat-offenders in the headlines. My condolences to the victim. Can anyone help with a few questions? 1) What were this person's prior arrests? (I don't have the web address for the mdoc lookup, assuming the crimes happened in MI. \ 2) Is there a difference between rape and sexual assault in this case? 3) Does MI have a "Three Strikes" law?
krc
Sat, Sep 4, 2010 : 6:54 a.m.
Obviously, Chuck, you've never been raped, and if you think it doesn't happen to men think again. If it ever happens to you, you will change your tune immediately.
YpsiLivin
Fri, Sep 3, 2010 : 8:55 p.m.
@Are you serious? This individual was originally arraigned on first degree criminal sexual conduct charges. Obviously, at the time of the incident, the prosecutor felt he had enough to ask for a 1st degree CSC charge. Considering the other felonies (home invasion and assault with a knife) that were committed at the same time, the prosecutor could have gotten the 1st degree CSC conviction and a sentence of up to life in prison for this person. If this individual were released with a 1st CSC conviction, he'd be on a lifetime electronic tether. Instead, he's walking around in ten years just like you and me with no tether. The legislature gave the prosecutor the tools to put this individual out of business for a very long time; instead, justice for all of us was undermined for the sake of a quick conviction.
Macabre Sunset
Fri, Sep 3, 2010 : 3:46 p.m.
This is disappointing. I can't imagine that someone capable of this type of violence can be rehabilitated. Or controllable once he's paroled in a couple of years. This prosecutor screwed up badly.
djm12652
Fri, Sep 3, 2010 : 3:40 p.m.
@chucknorris...really, seriously?
Are you serious?
Fri, Sep 3, 2010 : 2:50 p.m.
I would caution anyone who makes judgments about what the prosecutor did or did not do. Unless you have access to all the information and evidence about the case you have no idea why the plea agreement was made in this case or any other one. It's easy to sign on here and toss out comments but uninformed comments do not add to the discussion. I have no inside information about this incident so have no idea whether it was a "bad" decision. At one point I worked in a prosecutor's office and it always amazed me how misinformed the media and public could be about prosecutors decisions.
Lokalisierung
Fri, Sep 3, 2010 : 2:09 p.m.
@ ypsilivin Duh, sorry my fault. Guess I'll have to learn the difference of concurrent and CONSECUTIVE sentences, which I though it was. Then agreed...that is not cool at all. If this guy can be out in only 10 years after a crime like that is not right.
YpsiLivin
Fri, Sep 3, 2010 : 2:01 p.m.
Lokalisierung said: The terms are concurrent. That's exactly the problem with accepting a plea deal to a lesser charge on a sexual assault. Under Michigan law, the sentence for first-degree CSC must be served CONSECUTIVELY with any other felony sentence. The legislature wanted rapists to stay in prison LONGER THAN other felons. When the prosecutor bargains away the first-degree CSC charge in exchange for a quick conviction, he circumvents the sentence the State Legislature intended and mandated for rapists. Whatever this person was before he entered the victim's home, he was a rapist when he left. The prosecutor lost sight of that fact and now this person is going to be back on the streets in 10 years to everyone else's detriment. I hope every registered voter in Washtenaw County will remember this the next time Brian Mackie comes up for re-election. I know I will.
RuralMom
Fri, Sep 3, 2010 : 12:48 p.m.
10 and 20 years in prison for home invasion and between 10 and 15 years for sexual assault GOOD TO KNOW that Sexual Assault penalties are less than home invasion! That's just warped!
Lokalisierung
Fri, Sep 3, 2010 : 12:18 p.m.
er misread.
Lokalisierung
Fri, Sep 3, 2010 : 12:14 p.m.
"This is the third stint in prison for Shropshire, who has prior convictions for larceny and fraud, records show." Sorry I must have mid read this.
Reneey
Fri, Sep 3, 2010 : 12:08 p.m.
He has never been to prison, I dont know where you guys got that info from.
Lokalisierung
Fri, Sep 3, 2010 : 11:26 a.m.
The terms are concurrent.
Lokalisierung
Fri, Sep 3, 2010 : 11:23 a.m.
I don't know if the parole (not probation) board will be letting out a 3rd time prison inmate with sexual assault out on his frist try. Plus,
Ricebrnr
Fri, Sep 3, 2010 : 11:06 a.m.
I'll say it over and over, Sometimes the criminals don't want (just) your things! "Just give them what they want (comply) and you won't get hurt" is a ridiculous and naive platitude. Be aware and learn how to defend yourselves. YOU are the first responder to ANY critical incident YOU will ever be involved in. 1*
scooter dog
Fri, Sep 3, 2010 : 9:44 a.m.
Everybody who commits a crime gets a 2n,3rd,4th and so on chance to wake up and see the light. Like the guy who killed the nurse who stopped to help out at a accident.He was on his 4th or 5th drunk driving charge and was still driving around.
d_a2
Fri, Sep 3, 2010 : 9:35 a.m.
so in about 10 years and 6 months when he's out on probation again we should all be worried? why did he get a 2nd and 3rd chance only to ruin someone's life?