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3 charged in carjacking of pastor
Marvin Winans
The office of Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy identified the suspects as
Detroit residents Montoya Givens and Christopher Moorehead, both 20, and Brian
K. Young, 18, of Macomb County's Clinton Township. They are charged with
carjacking, unarmed robbery and conspiracy, said Maria Miller, Worthy's
spokeswoman.
The charges carry up to life in prison.
The men appeared in Detroit's 36th District Court and were ordered held on $200,000 bonds. Their preliminary examinations, in which a judge decides where there's enough evidence for the case to go to trial, are June 1.
A prosecutor's spokeswoman said Sunday she didn't think the defendants had
lawyers yet.
Winans, 54, was attacked Wednesday afternoon while pumping gas
in Detroit. The robbers took his sport utility vehicle, Rolex watch, cash and
credit cards.
"This is just an example of the diligence that our officers put forth when investigating criminal cases," police Chief Ralph Godbee said in a statement Sunday.
Worthy said she also was pleased with closing the case, but got in a dig at the effectiveness of Detroit police. She said she was "buoyed by the fact that this case was well investigated by the police and that we were able to charge this case quickly. However, with the proper resources this could be done in all cases."
"This is just an example of the diligence that our officers put forth when investigating criminal cases," police Chief Ralph Godbee said in a statement Sunday.
Worthy said she also was pleased with closing the case, but got in a dig at the effectiveness of Detroit police. She said she was "buoyed by the fact that this case was well investigated by the police and that we were able to charge this case quickly. However, with the proper resources this could be done in all cases."
She also said the city should be concerned about an increase in crime,
especially offenses that never make it into police records.
Godbee said he agreed with Worthy that "reported crime ...has slightly increased." He called on citizens to make sure crimes are reported and that they cooperate with investigators in solving solve them.
Godbee said he agreed with Worthy that "reported crime ...has slightly increased." He called on citizens to make sure crimes are reported and that they cooperate with investigators in solving solve them.
Winans sustained bruises and scrapes and was treated at a hospital and released. He is pastor of the 4,500-member Perfecting Church and delivered singer Whitney Houston's eulogy in February.
"I'm just saddened that it has come to this," Winans said shortly after the
attack. "This kind of nonsense just has to stop. It's just the savageness of
what's happening in the street."
He continued with that message Sunday, as his congregants welcomed him with
cheers and applause.
Recalling what he said to a woman who gave him a ride to his church after the attack, Winans said he told her, "I'm just sad ... to think we have reared young men to prey — P-R-E-Y — on people that they think are weaker."
Recalling what he said to a woman who gave him a ride to his church after the attack, Winans said he told her, "I'm just sad ... to think we have reared young men to prey — P-R-E-Y — on people that they think are weaker."
Winans told reporters before the service that he believes Detroit can be
turned around.
"The city is fixable, and it starts with the men of the city,
in particular the black men," he said. "And I ... want to urge all of you men
who hear me to go and get your sons. I'm not bitter. I'm not upset. I'm saddened
by what has taken place. But I'm also inspired. We have to make a change in this
city."
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