Kornelius (Neil) Friske is a state representative from Charlesvoix, Michigan, was arrested on June 20th and released the next day without charges even though the police requested he be charged with one count of felony sexual assault, one count of felony assault excluding sexual, and one count of felony weapons. The district attorney declined to charge him pending further investigation.
He was arrested with a gun around 3 a.m. in Lansing, MI. He is alleged to have sexually assaulted and menaced an adult woman. The police received calls about a man waving a gun around and possible shots fired.
Friske, without any evidence, complained that he was being framed by his political opponents. He has been making the rounds of conservative radio to continue his evidence-free assertions. As to the gun charge, his office claimed he is always exercising his Second Amendment rights.
- Detroit Free Press: Rep. Neil Friske investigated for most serious sexual assault charge, records show
- Fox 2 Detroit: State Rep. Neil Friske accused of sexual assault, gun allegations, released with no charges
- Washington Post: Michigan lawmaker faces sex assault investigation after 3 a.m. arrest
June 22, 2024 | Detroit News, The (MI) | Detroit, Michigan | Page 1
