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East Side man charged in raping and imprisoning girl

By Chris Jamele

Buffalo, NY – Buffalo Police have charged a twenty-six year old city resident with imprisoning and repeatedly raping a thirteen year old girl.

The Buffalo News reports that Michael Abdallah is alleged to have kept the runaway girl locked in his Thomas Street apartment from July through December. He was apparently having sex with the girl for more than a year, and he forced the girl to baby sit his one year old son.

Abdallah has been charged with second-degree rape, unlawful imprisonment, and custodial interference.