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10-20-2008, 09:27 PM
Update 6:00 - The Police Chief in Silsbee tells KFDM news authorities have charged three Silsbee High School football players with sexually assaulting a varsity cheerleader at a party following the team's Friday night game.
The teenage girl says it happened at a house party in Silsbee.
Chief Dennis Allen tells KFDM News the cheerleader says the teens cornered her in a room, closed the door and locked it. That's when the cheerleader says they sexually assaulted her. Chief Allen says the football players left when other teens heard what was going on and started knocking on the door.
Monday morning Silsbee Police picked up 17 year old Rahkeem Bolton, 18 year old Christian Rountree and a 16 year old juvenile. The teens were charged with sexual assault of a child. Allen says another teen could also face charges.
Bolton and Rountree were taken to the Hardin County Jail. The teen was transported to juvenile detention.
The cheerleader was taken to a hospital where doctors administered a rape kit. The kit will be turned over to the Texas Department of Public Safety crime lab. Results could take up to 3 or 4 months to get back. Officers say they found DNA evidence that could possibly link at least one of the teens to what happened.
Chief Allen says investigators are in the process of interviewing several witnesses. He also says investigators are looking into allegations that teenagers were able to drink at the party. He says if there is evidence to prove that allegation the homeowner might also face charges.
A conviction for sexual assault of a child is a second degree felony. It can bring a punishment of up to 20 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.
The cheerleader's father called KFDM news and talked about the investigation. He didn't want his name used, nor his daughter's. He told us, "I want the case made public and I want it prosecuted to the maximum. I'm outraged this happened to my daughter. In today's society, it's all about 'me' and what 'I' want to do. It doesn't excuse you to do these things and think they can get away with it. You see it in the college and professional ranks. Now you're seeing it more and more in high schools. They need to know who her parents are. She's doing okay. She has a lot of me in her. She's strong willed and determined."
The cheerleader's father said she'll be at school Tuesday because she knows if she stays away, "the football players win."
Silsbee ISD released a statement saying it's prohibited from disclosing or commenting on confidential student disciplinary matters, or from acknowledging that student disciplinary actions have, or have not, been taken, or that such actions are under consideration.
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KFDM News has learned that authorities have charged three Silsbee High School football players with sexually assaulting a varsity cheerleader at a home, following Friday night's football game.
Police Chief Dennis Allen tells KFDM News the teenager says she was sexually assaulted at about 2:30 a.m. Saturday at a party following the game between Silsbee and Bridge City.
The girl says she was pushed into a room and the door was locked while she was assaulted.
Chief Allen says Christian Rountree, 18, Rakheem Bolton, 17, and a 16 year old player have been charged with sexual assault of a child.
A conviction for sexual assault of a child can bring punishment of up to 20 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.
Rountree and Bolton have been transported to the Hardin County Jail.
The 16 year old player is being held in juvenile detention.
Chief Allen says there is DNA evidence that may link at least one of the teens to the crime.
Silsbee ISD released a statement saying it's prohibited from disclosing or commenting on confidential student disciplinary matters, or from acknowledging that student disciplinary actions have, or have not, been taken, or that such actions are under consideration.
KFDM 6 Beaumont (http://www.kfdm.com/news/three_28387___article.html/assaulting_charged.html)
The teenage girl says it happened at a house party in Silsbee.
Chief Dennis Allen tells KFDM News the cheerleader says the teens cornered her in a room, closed the door and locked it. That's when the cheerleader says they sexually assaulted her. Chief Allen says the football players left when other teens heard what was going on and started knocking on the door.
Monday morning Silsbee Police picked up 17 year old Rahkeem Bolton, 18 year old Christian Rountree and a 16 year old juvenile. The teens were charged with sexual assault of a child. Allen says another teen could also face charges.
Bolton and Rountree were taken to the Hardin County Jail. The teen was transported to juvenile detention.
The cheerleader was taken to a hospital where doctors administered a rape kit. The kit will be turned over to the Texas Department of Public Safety crime lab. Results could take up to 3 or 4 months to get back. Officers say they found DNA evidence that could possibly link at least one of the teens to what happened.
Chief Allen says investigators are in the process of interviewing several witnesses. He also says investigators are looking into allegations that teenagers were able to drink at the party. He says if there is evidence to prove that allegation the homeowner might also face charges.
A conviction for sexual assault of a child is a second degree felony. It can bring a punishment of up to 20 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.
The cheerleader's father called KFDM news and talked about the investigation. He didn't want his name used, nor his daughter's. He told us, "I want the case made public and I want it prosecuted to the maximum. I'm outraged this happened to my daughter. In today's society, it's all about 'me' and what 'I' want to do. It doesn't excuse you to do these things and think they can get away with it. You see it in the college and professional ranks. Now you're seeing it more and more in high schools. They need to know who her parents are. She's doing okay. She has a lot of me in her. She's strong willed and determined."
The cheerleader's father said she'll be at school Tuesday because she knows if she stays away, "the football players win."
Silsbee ISD released a statement saying it's prohibited from disclosing or commenting on confidential student disciplinary matters, or from acknowledging that student disciplinary actions have, or have not, been taken, or that such actions are under consideration.
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KFDM News has learned that authorities have charged three Silsbee High School football players with sexually assaulting a varsity cheerleader at a home, following Friday night's football game.
Police Chief Dennis Allen tells KFDM News the teenager says she was sexually assaulted at about 2:30 a.m. Saturday at a party following the game between Silsbee and Bridge City.
The girl says she was pushed into a room and the door was locked while she was assaulted.
Chief Allen says Christian Rountree, 18, Rakheem Bolton, 17, and a 16 year old player have been charged with sexual assault of a child.
A conviction for sexual assault of a child can bring punishment of up to 20 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.
Rountree and Bolton have been transported to the Hardin County Jail.
The 16 year old player is being held in juvenile detention.
Chief Allen says there is DNA evidence that may link at least one of the teens to the crime.
Silsbee ISD released a statement saying it's prohibited from disclosing or commenting on confidential student disciplinary matters, or from acknowledging that student disciplinary actions have, or have not, been taken, or that such actions are under consideration.
KFDM 6 Beaumont (http://www.kfdm.com/news/three_28387___article.html/assaulting_charged.html)