A verdict against Marceles Peter, 20, and Jose Montano, 22, is expected shortly at Contra Costa County Superior Court. Both men face life in prison if convicted of charges in connection with the Oct. 24, 2009 Richmond High School gang rape of a 16-year-old girl.
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Peter and Montano are charged with gang rape, forced oral copulation in concert and sexual penetration in concert.
#RichmondCA gang rape verdict minutes away. Courtroom quiet, packed, tense w/ anticipation.
Awaiting the verdict:
Media vans line up outside the Contra Costa Court House
The trial and the evidence:
There was "overwhelming evidence" in closing arguments of the trial: http://sfappeal.com/2013/07/closing-arguments-conclude-in-richmond-high-gang-rape-trial-the-evidence-is-overwhelming/
The chronology of events are detailed in the gang rape case: https://richmondconfidential.org/2013/06/24/haunting-chronology-of-events-detailed-in-homecoming-gang-rape-case/
A year after the assault, "horrific details" become clear: https://www.baycitizen.org/news/crime/hearing-reveals-horrific-details-crime/
Coverage of the case over the years:
Officers testify: http://richmondconfidential.org/2010/11/16/officers-testify-in-richmond-gang-rape-case/
Residents say neighborhood where assault happened is safe:http://richmondconfidential.org/2009/10/28/residents-say-neighborhood-is-safe-despite-rape/
Safety measures questioned at Richmond High School: http://richmondconfidential.org/2009/10/27/safety-measures-under-scrutiny/
Community Violence Solutions began holding workshops at Richmond High School following the attack:https://www.baycitizen.org/news/crime/hearing-reveals-horrific-details-crime/
