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In Phoenix, a 15 year old Liberian refugee was placed on probation after being charged with sex crimes.  The juvenile was charged after allegations surfaced that he participated in the gang rape of an 8 year old girl in Arizona. 

Several boys came together to rape the young victim in a storage closet in a Phoenix apartment complex.  The ages of the rapists were 9, 10, 13 and 15. 

The oldest in the attack, an unidentified teenager, pled guilty to criminal charges of kidnapping, sexual assault, sexual conduct with a minor and also attempted sex with a minor.  He told police that he held the girl down while the other boys attacked her. 

The youngest of the boys were found incompetent to stand trial and the 13 year old is due back in court on June 14^th.  The outcome of his case will largely depend upon a psychological evaluation.

All of the children involved in the incident, including the girl, are refugees from Liberia.  They have all been placed in foster care and remain there at this time.

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A Tucson man is facing multiple charges after he kidnapped an 11-year-old girl who was on her way to school.

According to police, the girl and her 9-year-old sister were walking to school when they were approached by the suspect. The suspect was able to drag the older girl into his vehicle and drive away.

Neighbors who saw the incident take place called 911 and one person was able to follow the suspect’s car and get a partial plate number and vehicle description.

The police later found the girl, battered, at a nearby park. The suspected was found and arrested at his home. He has since been charged with kidnapping, aggravated assault, robbery, and attempted sexual conduct with a minor under the age of 15.

As you can imagine, this suspect faces many years in prison and may be ordered to register as a sex offender if he is ultimately convicted. If you or a loved one is facing similar charges, it’s important to contact an attorney right away. Backed by years of experience, the Knowles Law Firm is more than capable of defending you against your charges, and has represented numerous clients against all types of crimes. If you are interested in learning more about working with a Phoenix criminal defense attorney at our office, please call (888) 332-5621 or (302) 702-5431 to arrange a consultation.