Galo Macasfreire, a 38-year-old illegal migrant, has been charged with felony attempted kidnapping after allegedly trying to lure an 11-year-old girl into his car using candy. The incident occurred on Long Island when Macasfreire approached the girl after she got off her school bus. She refused his offers and instead reported the incident to her family, leading to his arrest shortly after. While prosecutors pushed for felony charges, Macasfreire's defense claimed the charges were excessive, leading to a bail amount being set at $100,000. He is scheduled to return to court on Jan. 31.
"The defendant was a complete stranger to this 11-year-old victim," Grier said.
His defense attorney, Norley Castañeda, argued prosecutors were reaching with the felony charge.
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