Michigan man extradited from Mexico faces trial for alleged sexual assault of prepubescent girls

(CBS) – A Michigan man who was recently extradited from Mexico will stand trial on charges he sexually abused two prepubescent girls and gave them methamphetamine, according to the Michigan Attorney General’s Office.

Anthony Cuyler, 46, of Branch County, is charged with three counts of first-degree sexual abuse, delivery of methamphetamine to a minor, possession of methamphetamine and possession of ammunition by a felon.

According to officials, Cuyler was charged by the Branch County District Attorney’s Office in 2019 with sexually abusing an 11-year-old and a 12-year-old girl and giving them methamphetamine. However, he fled and evaded authorities for years before being caught and extradited to Branch County in June 2024.

The prosecution of this case is the responsibility of the office of Attorney General Dana Nessel.

“Survivors of sexual assault have a right to see their abusers brought to justice, and in some cases, doing so requires extraordinary and unusual efforts,” Nessel said in a statement. “I am grateful to local law enforcement, Branch County prosecutors, and especially the U.S. Marshals Service for bringing this man home to face criminal responsibility. Without their commitment to apprehending those accused of unsolved sex crimes, Mr. Cuyler would likely still be in Mexico, not awaiting a trial date in District Court as he is today.”

Cuyler is due back in court on August 12.