Former Tanning Salon Owner Marc Winner Found Guilty In Rape Trial

CHICAGO (CBS) — Marc Winner, a former tanning salon owner, was found guilty of raping a former employee.

A judge ruled he was guilty on two of the three charges. He was found innocent on the kidnapping charge. Winner will face a mandatory 4 to 15 years behind bars.

The decision was handed down by Cook County judge Carol Howard, following a bench trial.

Winner was accused of sexually assaulting a former worker at his West Loop tanning salon in 2009. He denied the allegations saying it was an alcohol and drug-fueled outing.

Marc winner guilty on 2 of 3 charges he faces. Bond revoked. Not guilty of kidnapping. Facing a mandatory 4-15 years behind bars. @cbschicago #marcwinner.

— Charlie De Mar (@CharlieDeMar) May 1, 2018

Marc Winner walks into court as he awaits a verdict in his rape trial. The former West Loop tanning salon owner is accused of raping a former employee after a drug and liquor fueled night. @cbschicago pic.twitter.com/8Ed7fyrelq

— Charlie De Mar (@CharlieDeMar) May 1, 2018

There are four pending rape cases against the 47-year-old Winner. The former owner of Soleil Tanning Salon is accused of four separate sexual assaults.

One of his accusers testified against him Monday, telling jurors he raped her in his West Loop apartment in July 2009, after a night of dinner and drinks with friends.

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