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Yahoo
03-07-2025
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Mitchell man sentenced to probation in fourth-degree rape case
Jul. 2—MITCHELL — A 21-year-old Mitchell man was sentenced on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Davison County Felony Court after pleading guilty to fourth-degree rape. Azriel Fallis received three years of probation and a $500 fine. During sentencing, Judge Giles explained that he considered both the consensual nature of the relationship and the fact that the victim had lied about her age. The case began with a police investigation into a domestic altercation on Nov. 12, 2024. Court documents show the victim was between 13 and 16 years old at the time. Fallis admitted to living with the minor and having sexual intercourse with her multiple times in the week leading up to the investigation. Despite previous warnings about the age difference, Fallis claimed the minor initiated contact via Snapchat. Evidence from his phone included photos and videos of the two kissing and messages referencing affection and sexual activity. Initially pleading not guilty in December 2024, Fallis changed his plea to guilty on March 11, 2025.
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Yahoo
Mitchell man pleads guilty to statutory rape charges
Mar. 14—MITCHELL — A 21-year-old Mitchell man, Azriel Fallis, has pleaded guilty to charges of fourth-degree rape in felony court on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. The case originated from a police investigation into a domestic altercation on Nov. 12, 2024. Court documents reveal that officers discovered the alleged victim was between 13 and 16 years old. The defendant admitted to living with the minor and engaging in sexual intercourse multiple times in the week leading up to the investigation. Despite prior warnings about entering into a relationship with the victim due to the age difference, the defendant claimed the minor initiated contact via Snapchat. A search of the defendant's phone uncovered incriminating evidence, including photos and videos of the two kissing, as well as messages expressing affection and referencing sexual activities. The defendant previously entered a not guilty plea in December 2024. Following Tuesday's guilty plea, the court has ordered a pre-sentencing report. Sentencing is scheduled for May 2025.
