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Alleged serial rapist indicted by Cuyahoga County grand jury
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Alleged serial rapist indicted by Cuyahoga County grand jury

A man accused of sexually assaulting three women between the ages of 26 and 35 at a Cleveland hotel was indicted earlier this month by a Cuyahoga County grand jury.

According to District Attorney Michael O’Malley, the defendant, Michael Mann, 52, is charged with five counts of rape, three counts of kidnapping, one count of attempted rape and one count of aggravated sexual assault. He was indicted on November 5.

Authorities say that between May 1, 2021 and March 31, 2023, Mann allegedly sent messages online to multiple women using the aliases “Rick,” “Rico,” “Ricardo” or “R” and offered them thousands of dollars to come to . Cleveland to work as a server at a private event or poker game.

When the women traveled to Cleveland, he allegedly demanded money for a hotel room deposit and then “secluded the women and sexually assaulted them,” O’Malley said.

Authorities said they believe there may be other victims.

“Michael Mann is a disgusting individual who preyed on innocent women responding to employment opportunities,” O’Malley said. “He is currently in custody and has been indicted on multiple charges including rape and kidnapping. We believe there may be other victims. I urge anyone who believes they are a victim to come forward and contact the Cleveland Police Division at 216-623-5726.”

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