So I Raped You.. Philadelphia Sexual Assault Charges Brought Against an American Extradited from France after Sending a Message via Facebook.
“So I Raped You. I’ll Never Do It to Anyone Ever Again. I Need to Hear Your Voice. I’ll Pray for You.” – A Messge Sent by a Former Philadelphia Student to His Victim via Facebook Messenger After Almost a Decade.
A Decade-Long Pursuit After Rape Ends in Extradition
In a significant legal development, (Ian Cleary), a 31-year-old American citizen, was extradited from France to the United States on January 16, 2025. Convicted sexual offender, originally from Saratoga, California, faces serious charges stemming from a 2013 sexual assault of a college student in Pennsylvania. His extradition follows a three-year international manhunt, culminating in his April 2024 arrest in Metz, France. The French Appeal Court authorized his extradition, and the man was handed over to U.S. authorities at Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport.
The decision to extradite former Philadelphia student who is accused of rape, was driven by evidence that emerged after a decade-long battle for justice by the victim, then an 18-year-old student at Gettysburg University. This case underscores the perseverance required to navigate complex legal systems, especially in cases involving sexual assault.