Four charged in Richmond High rape caseBy Karl Fischer, Malaika Fraley and Shelly Meron
Contra Costa Times
Posted: 10/28/2009 05:15:47 PM PDT
Updated: 10/29/2009 07:32:06 AM PDT
Four teenagers face potential life sentences in connection with the gang rape of a 15-year-old girl outside her homecoming dance at Richmond High School, Contra Costa County prosecutors said Wednesday.
Three minors -- ages 15, 16 and 17 -- are each charged with felony rape with a foreign object. The charges all carry an enhancement that they acted in concert, which could make them eligible for life in prison if convicted, deputy district attorney Dara Cashman said.
The 16-year-old also has been charged with robbery. Cashman charged a fourth suspect, 19-year-old Manuel Ortega, with robbery, assault causing great bodily injury, rape in concert and an enhancement that also makes him eligible for life in prison.
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This is just sick! I know if a witness did not stop a rape in California, they can be charged, but only if the victim is under 14. Why stop at 14? Why not all rape victims regardless of age.
