Michigan teen girl fights off repeat sex offender who attacked her while walking home from school
A 14-year-old girl in Michigan successfully fought off a repeat sex offender who attempted to kidnap her while she was walking home from school. The attacker, John Moore, was later linked to a second assault on an elderly woman the following day. Moore has been charged with multiple offenses and is currently held on bail.
- ▪John Moore, 29, attempted to kidnap a 14-year-old girl in Kentwood, Michigan.
- ▪The girl fought back and managed to escape, while Moore fled in his SUV.
- ▪Moore was later connected to a second assault on a 66-year-old woman.
- ▪He has been charged with assault, battery, and unlawful imprisonment.
- ▪Moore has a history of offenses, including previous probation for recording upskirt videos.
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US News Michigan teen girl fights off repeat sex offender who attacked her while walking home from school By Richard Pollina Published May 28, 2026, 1:52 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A 14-year-old girl was attacked by a repeat sex offender who pulled up on her in a black SUV while she was walking home from school in a quiet Michigan neighborhood — then allegedly attacked another woman hours later. John Moore, 29, is accused of trying to kidnap the teen who was walking down a sidewalk in Kentwood, Mich., at around 6 p.m. on May 12, according to the Kentwood Police Department.
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