Second Man Sentenced In 2021 Attack On Halloween Night

A victim was sitting in her car in a parking lot when two men approached and opened her car door.

A second man was sentenced for a 2021 attack that occurred on Halloween night.

18-year-old Mije Basnight pleaded guilty to kidnapping, armed robbery and assault and battery of a high aggravated nature.

The incident happened at The Cove apartments along Highway 544. A victim was sitting in her car in a parking lot when two men approached and opened her car door.

Basnight then held the victim at gunpoint while another man sexually assaulted her before stealing her vehicle and personal items.

Ja’Rael Warren played the other role in the incident and was previously sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty.

Now, Basnight has been sentenced to 20 years and is not eligible for parole.