Minor reports statutory rape

Published by BBN Staff at November 16, 2017

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Posted: Thursday, November 16, 2017. 2:38 p.m. CST.

By BBN Staff: According to police, a 12-year-old girl and her mother visited the Ladyville police station and reported a case of unlawful sexual intercourse which happened in July 2016.

According to the report, the girl told police that she visited the residence of a male neighbor in the the village so she could charge her mother’s cell phone.

She reported that while there, the neighbor had unlawful sex with her.

A medical examination was conducted on the minor and certified that she was carnally known.

Police are investigating the matter.

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