Arizona fugitive arrested in France after spending more than a decade on the run
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Arizona police said their second-most-wanted fugitive was arrested in France after spending nearly 14 years on the run following a conviction for sexual exploitation of a minor. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Michael Wiseman was taken into custody in France on Nov. 1 and will be extradited to the United States. He also faces a separate charge in France of rape and sexual assault of a minor under the age of 15 years old.
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Main Idea: Michael Wiseman, one of Arizona’s most wanted fugitives, was arrested in France after nearly 14 years on the run and now faces extradition to the United States.
Key Points:
- Scottsdale police said Wiseman was first arrested in 2008 on sexual exploitation charges involving a minor.
- He cut off an ankle monitor and fled, was later caught in Spain, and then escaped again after sentencing.
- Investigators say he lived under an alias in Europe and was found in France after new leads tied him to Kilstett.
- Police say the arrest may have helped uncover new evidence of child abuse, and Wiseman also faces charges in France.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Wiseman’s arrest highlights serious child-sex abuse risks and shows how offenders can harm communities for years before being caught.
Positive Impact
Scottsdale police and FBI work can improve public safety by removing a wanted fugitive and helping protect children.
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County prosecutorial office that helped submit the provisional arrest warrant.
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