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flag Michael Rabine sentenced to 18 years for raping a 14-year-old using fake threats via app.

flag Michael Randy Rabine, 37, of Rotterdam, was sentenced to 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree rape for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. flag The victim said Rabine forced her into sexual acts by threatening her with a fabricated persona named "Ricky," whom he claimed would harm him if she resisted. flag Police confirmed Rabine used an app to send threatening messages from a different number, proving the threats were fake. flag As part of his plea deal, Rabine faces 20 years of post-release supervision, must register as a sex offender, and is subject to a full stay-away order from the victim. flag The case was prosecuted by Schenectady County DA’s office, with Judge Matthew J. Sypniewski presiding.

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