6 to stand trial, 1 discharged in Richmond High rape case
Judge Caskey orders trial on rape and assault charges.
Assault Aftermath
Judge strikes police interrogation
On the final day of witness testimony, Judge Caskey indicates which way he's leaning.
Defense attorney floats alternative theory
Dustin Gordon, defense attorney for John Crane Jr., raised questions on Friday about DNA evidence concerning his client.
DNA evidence implicates four defendants and two unidentified males
Evidence links John Crane Jr. to the Richmond High student who was sexually assaulted in October 2009, but no witness has yet placed him at the scene.
The witness list
Richmond Confidential has compiled a comprehensive list of witnesses—and their key testimony—who've taken the stand in the preliminary hearing into the 2009 rape at Richmond High School.
Defendant describes how assault escalated
Questions raised and new details on the 15th day of the preliminary hearing.
Torrentes told police flirting was mutual
The Richmond High student who was assaulted last October remembered few of those present that night.
Police testimony brings new details
Richmond police testimony explains why charges include rape with a foreign object.
Detective names Montano, questions release of an eighth suspect
Police say man who described efforts to protect student was evasive and changed his story.
DA goes over events from night of attack on Richmond High teen
Former Richmond Detective Kenneth Greco wrapped up his third day of testimony in the brutal assault of a Richmond High teen.
Defense focuses on inconsistencies in Morales interview
Cross-examination of former detective reveals contradictions in Morales interview.
Detective reveals victim’s first words, ties evidence to defendants
When a 16-year-old alleged rape victim regained consciousness, she expressed guilt and shame.
Nurse recounts victim’s memories and injuries
Testimony underscores brutality of the wounds on the body of a 16-year-old Richmond High student.
