Published: March 21, 2011
Gang Rape of 11-Year-Old
By Marcella Glenn
Shock was felt when police recently arrested 18 men and boys, ranging in age from 14 to 27, in the alleged gang rape of an un-named 11-year old child last November.
Police shared that they only found out about it after the incident showed-up on cell phone videos and the assaults were circulated.
It occurred in a small Texas town about 50 miles outside of Houston. Reports indicate deeply divided residents with some blaming the girl and her parents. Some residents told reporters that the girl hung out with older boys at the playground, liked to dress older than her age and wore make-up.
An attorney for some of the suspects said the girl had a "desire to be a willing participant."
"It was not the young girl that yelled rape! Stop right there. Something is wrong brothers and sisters. Where was her mother? Where was her father? Where was her family?" Quanell X, community activist.
Marcella Glenn is a freelance writer, blogger, novelist, and former business editor. She looks forward to hearing from you. Scribble a note to her through NewsBlaze, or her blog at critiqueandwrite.blogspot.com
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