Man sentenced to 50 years for Criminal Sexual Conduct of a Minor

On Thursday, Charles Wayne Francisco was sentenced in his Criminal Sexual Conduct case from his March 22, 2023 conviction by a Macomb County jury.

The victim was sexually and physically assaulted by Francisco from the time she was six years old until she was 11.  The defendant was charged and arraigned for the crimes.  While on bond, the defendant cut off his GPS tether and absconded for three and a half months.

On March 22, 2023, the defendant was found guilty of three counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct First Degree with a victim under 13, defendant 17 or older (Life Felony),  Criminal Sexual Conduct Second Degree with a victim under 13 years old  (15 Year Felony), Absconding (Four Year Felony), Tampering with an electronic monitoring device (Two Year Felony), Aggravated Indecent Exposure (Two Year High Court Misdemeanor), and Domestic Violence (93 day Misdemeanor).

Thursday, Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Julie Gatti sentenced Francisco to 25 year consecutive terms, making his minimum time in prison 50 years.  If released, he will also be required to register as a sex offender, and wear a lifetime tether.  Francisco will serve his sentence at the Michigan Department of Corrections.

“Today's sentence sends a resounding message: our society will not tolerate the violation of innocence and the infliction of deep emotional scars. It is a testament to the bravery of the survivor who found the strength to come forward, the meticulous work of the Warren Police Department, and the unwavering dedication of our child protection unit. Our resolve remains steadfast in our mission to create a safer, more just society for all,” said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido.