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Grosse Pointe Park Attorney Charged With 26 Counts in Child Sexual Abuse Material Case

Prosecutors say more evidence will be detailed at a May preliminary hearing.

Overview

  • Nelson Otto Ropke, 41, faces 26 felony counts after Michigan State Police arrested him Tuesday following the discovery of alleged photos and videos at his Grosse Pointe Park home.
  • The charges include two counts of aggravated child sexually abusive activity, four counts of aggravated distribution, and four counts of aggravated possession.
  • Prosecutors also filed two counts for capturing or distributing an image of an unclothed person, one count of possession of child sexually abusive matter, and 13 computer-related felonies.
  • Ropke was arraigned in municipal court and released on a $1 million cash bond with a GPS tether.
  • A probable cause conference is set for May 5 at 9 a.m., followed by a preliminary examination on May 13 at 9 a.m., when prosecutors plan to present more details.