Tag Archives: rape

6 to stand trial, 1 discharged in Richmond High rape case

Judge Caskey orders trial on rape and assault charges.

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 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...

Defendant describes how assault escalated

Questions raised and new details on the 15th day of the preliminary hearing.

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.

Rape hearing details arrest of hostile suspect

Officers testified about the arrest of 19-year-old Manuel Ortega during the second day of testimony.

Officers testify in Richmond gang rape case

Hearings begin for seven suspects charged in connection with rape of Richmond High student.