Wednesday, January 15, 2025 

PONTIAC, Mich. - Oakland County Prosecutor KAREN D. McDONALD charged Russell Wilson, Jr., a 25-year-old resident of Oak Park, with two counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the First Degree and five counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Second Degree. 

Wilson is accused of sexually abusing two girls younger than 13 over a three-year period. He is the victims’ uncle. Both Wilson and the victims lived in the same home.

“Children have a right to feel safe in their homes,” said Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald. “The abuse these two girls suffered at the hands of a seemingly trusted relative is horrific. They deserved better. My office is committed to ensuring justice is done on their behalf.” 

Each count of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the First Degree is punishable by up to a life sentence. Each count of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Second Degree is punishable by up to a 15-year sentence.

Charges are accusations and individuals are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

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