"That's what prisons were built for, guys like this," said Eric Smith.
The Macomb County prosecutor is standing up to the Michigan Parole Board trying to keep two time rapist, 57-year-old Paul Jobak (pictured above), behind bars.
"He's already committed a sex offense, served four years out of Oakland County, then nine months after getting out does this rape in Macomb County. So we know he's a habitual re-offender," Smith said.
Jobak's crimes were way back in 1985 and again in 1990. He was sentenced to 20 to 45 years. He's only served the minimum, and Smith said even the Department of Corrections feels he'll likely do it again.
"He has a high likelihood of re-offending, so why let him out?"
The details of Jobak's previous crimes are too graphic to explain here, but Smith detailed the basics.
"The first rape he committed in Oakland County he used a knife. Then in this rape in Macomb County at her home abducted her, threatened to kill her and committed three counts of CSC 1, which are life felonies."
Smith said he raped a complete stranger, a woman picked at random, attacked in the driveway of her home in Warren.
"I live in Macomb County. The judges live in Macomb County. I don't know where these parole board members live that they want guys like this walking the streets."
Smith cited a longtime problem with the parole board. He said they're way too lenient because of budget problems.
"You say yes to this guy, who do you say no to?" he remarked. "This is not the way to save money."
The case is scheduled for court on Tuesday. The prosecutor hopes the judge will agree Jobak is not fit to walk the streets.
Smith said prosecutors have been successful in the past with similar cases because the judges realize how serious this is.
"They have the option of keeping this guy behind bars for another 20 years," Smith said. "This is a guy that should be behind bars."
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:21 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:21:55 GMT
The mountains of petroleum coke along Detroit's riverfront continue to grow. Now lawmakers are saying the stuff has to go as the story gets national attention.
The mountains of petroleum coke along Detroit's riverfront continue to grow. Now lawmakers are saying the stuff has to go as the story gets national attention.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:20:38 GMT
Neighbors said he threatened them with a shotgun, then opened fire wounding two people. Now one of the victims has said he's angry the man accused of pulling the trigger is already out of jail.
Neighbors said he threatened them with a shotgun, then opened fire wounding two people. Now one of the victims has said he's angry the man accused of pulling the trigger is already out of jail.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:57 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:57:50 GMT
Prosecutors have now filed charges against Myron Williams, a next door neighbor to a woman found strangled in Grosse Pointe Park, but the counts do not include murder.
Prosecutors have now filed charges against Myron Williams, a next door neighbor to a woman found strangled in Grosse Pointe Park, but the counts do not include murder.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:17 PM EDT2013-05-22 00:17:22 GMT
We are learning more about the past of the man currently in police custody in connection with the murder of 35-year-old Sabrina Gianino.
We are learning more about the past of the man currently in police custody in connection with the murder of 35-year-old Sabrina Gianino. 42-year-old Myron Williams is on probation in Michigan for a drug paraphernalia charge. He also has quite a past in Louisiana.
Monday, May 20 2013 7:30 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:30:05 GMT
There are new developments in the murder of a young woman in Grosse Pointe Park. Police have a person in custody in connection with the death of Sabrina Gianino, who was found strangled last week.
There are new developments in the murder of a young woman in Grosse Pointe Park. Police have a person in custody in connection with the death of Sabrina Gianino, who was found strangled last week.
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:39 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:39:46 GMT
Army Specialist Jenna Beno bravely fought for our country. Sadly, she died after an attack in Iraq. Thursday, the young soldier was honored during an emotional ceremony in Clarkston.
Army Specialist Jenna Beno bravely fought for our country. Sadly, she died after an attack in Iraq. Thursday, the young soldier was honored during an emotional ceremony in Clarkston.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:21 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:21:55 GMT
The mountains of petroleum coke along Detroit's riverfront continue to grow. Now lawmakers are saying the stuff has to go as the story gets national attention.
The mountains of petroleum coke along Detroit's riverfront continue to grow. Now lawmakers are saying the stuff has to go as the story gets national attention.
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:53 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:53:47 GMT
Anna Bailey was walking back from the gas station Thursday morning when she found 16-year-old Emonte Davis lying in the middle of the sidewalk on Sharon Street. He had been shot in the chest, and she tried to help.
Anna Bailey was walking back from the gas station Thursday morning when she found 16-year-old Emonte Davis lying in the middle of the sidewalk on Sharon Street. He had been shot in the chest, and she tried to help.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:38 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:38:56 GMT
Kwame Kilpatrick, now a convicted felon, officially fired his longtime attorney Jim Thomas on Thursday. It's a move that will delay the former mayor's sentencing.
Kwame Kilpatrick, now a convicted felon, officially fired his longtime attorney Jim Thomas on Thursday. It's a move that will delay the former mayor's sentencing.
Paul Jobak
