Ernie Carletti (born April 9, 1975 in Childs, Maryland) is an American guitar player and guitar teacher who played in the band Naughy Naughty. Ernie was a member of the heavy metal band Iced Earth for 4 months, replacing Ralph Santolla, although he didn't appear on any records or perform live with the band.
On September 19, 2006, He was arrested on multiple rape counts stemming from a 2003 incident in which he allegedly held a University of Delaware woman at gunpoint, kidnapped, transported, and restrained her where he then raped her multiple times. He was held on $335,000 Cash Bond at Gander Hill prison in Delaware.
On October 9, 2006 Jon Schaffer stated on Iced Earth's website that Ernie will no longer be a part of the band. Carletti would be replaced by Tim Mills.[1]
On November 19, 2007, he was convicted of rape and kidnapping in the first degree.
On January 18, 2008, he was sentenced to 33 years in prison.
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