Arizona Man Charged with Hotel Rape in Michigan

Joel Delavara, a 36-year-old man from Yuma, Arizona, has been charged with multiple felonies, including first-degree criminal sexual conduct and first-degree home invasion, following an alleged sexual assault on August 14 at a hotel in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Prosecutors claim that Delavara made a copy of the victim's hotel room key and used it to enter her room, where he reportedly raped her before returning to Arizona. The victim reported the incident to police, leading to charges being filed just two days later. Delavara was arraigned on September 5 and has posted a $100,000 bond. Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald emphasized the serious impact of sexual violence and stated that the Special Victims Unit will handle the case. Delavara is scheduled for a probable cause conference on September 19 and faces a potential life sentence if convicted of the most severe charges.