6/14/13 - A Highland Township teen facing life in prison after being charged as adult for the alleged armed rape of a 15-year-old girl has been arraigned. 16-year-old Brandon Alexander Markes was arraigned in Oakland County Circuit Court on charges of assault with intent to murder, assault by strangulation, 1st degree criminal sexual conduct and felonious assault. He is scheduled to appear for a pre-trial hearing June 27th before Judge Michael Warren. Markes was earlier ordered held on a $1.2 (m) million cash or surety bond on all charges, with no 10% option. The mother of the 15-year-old female victim called 911 to report the incident April 16th in which Markes is alleged to have raped the girl at knife point in the woods. Police say evidence was collected from the crime scene as well as Markesâ residence, where he was taken into custody. Police say the victim sustained serious injuries during the attack and was treated and released from an area hospital. (JM)
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