Brian Keith McEachern, 54, of Marquette, was sentenced to prison with the Michigan Department of Corrections on June 23, 2023.
On May 11, 2023, he was found guilty by a jury of Criminal Sexual Conduct – First Degree, Criminal Sexual Conduct – 3rd Degree, and Criminal Sexual Conduct – 4th Degree. He was subsequently sentenced in the 25th Circuit Court by the Hon. Jennifer A. Mazzuchi to serve 25 – 50 years in prison on the Criminal Sexual Conduct – First Degree, 6-15 years on the Criminal Sexual Conduct – 3rd Degree, and to 49 days’ time served in the Marquette County Jail on the Criminal Sexual Conduct – 4th Degree.
All three sentences will run concurrently with each other, and he will not be eligible for parole until May 11, 2048. He will also be required to register as a sex offender on Michigan’s public registry with lifetime electronic monitoring.
Marquette County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Jenna Nelson, who prosecuted the defendant, stated, “The defendant abused his position of authority and status in the community to take advantage of vulnerable individuals, including a child. The defendant gained the trust of his victims and their families and then exploited that trust by preying on the victims at their weakest moments. The trauma that has been inflicted on the victims and their families by the defendant is immeasurable and we hope that the conviction and sentence can start the healing process. We would not have been able to achieve this result without the victims coming forward and trusting us to see that the defendant was held accountable.”
This case was investigated by Sgt. Chris Bracket of the Michigan State Police, Iron Mountain Post.
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