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American man who assaulted, kidnapped Alberta woman sentenced to 18 years

A South Carolina man who kidnapped and sexually assaulted an Alberta woman, after luring her south of the border with the promise of a modelling job, has been sentenced after pleading guilty last month.

Fred Russell Urey, 41, was arrested in May 2017 and pleaded guilty last month

Fred Russell Urey, 41, of Norris, S.C., pleaded guilty to criminal sexual conduct after he lured an Alberta woman with promises of a modelling gig. Pictured on the left is the trailer home where she was held. (Left photo: CBS News, right photo: HO-Pickens County Sheriff's Office/Canadian Press)

A South Carolina man who kidnapped and sexually assaulted an Alberta woman, after luring her south of the border with the promise of a modelling job, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison.

Fred Russell Urey, who is 41, was arrested in May 2017.

He pleaded guilty last month to a charge of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and intent to distribute methamphetamine.

Urey must also register as a sex offender.

The 19-year-old victim had been talking with Urey for several months and flew to Atlanta for what she believed was modelling work.

She was held captive for five days and sexually assaulted after he threatened to hurt her and her family in Canada.