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Charlton woman sentenced for rape of foster child
Charlton woman sentenced for rape of foster child
Charlton, MA – A 52-year-old woman was sentenced to prison for raping a 12-year-old child. The sentencing follows a verdict delivered on September 12, where Heather Wright-Craft was found guilty on two counts of child rape, aggravated by age difference and her role as a mandated reporter.
Wright-Craft received two concurrent prison terms of 10 years to 10 years and 1 day for the aggravated rape convictions. These crimes occurred in 2015 while she was fostering the victim.
Bail was revoked immediately after the jury’s verdict, and Wright-Craft was taken into custody. She was indicted in Worcester Superior Court in March 2018 after her arrest in Dudley District Court in August 2017.
Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. praised the efforts of Assistant District Attorney Thomas Ayres and Victim Witness Advocate Rachel Murphy. He also acknowledged the thorough investigative work done by the Charlton Police Department.
The Chief of the Charlton Police Department, Daniel Dowd, expressed gratitude for the persistent efforts of the District Attorney’s Office.
Cleveland girl, 5, raped and kidnapped by children under 10; two charged with severe offenses
Cleveland girl, 5, attacked by children under 10; two charged with severe offenses
CLEVELAND, OH – A 5-year-old girl has been brutally attacked by a group of children, leading to charges against a 10-year-old girl and a 9-year-old boy. The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office announced the charges, which include attempted murder, rape, assault, kidnapping, and strangulation.
According to officials, the two charged juveniles engaged in the attack alongside other kids. The victim’s mother, Antavia Kennibrew, expressed her desire for all involved to face prosecution. “I pray all kids are able to get prosecuted further down the line,” she wrote on Facebook.
The assault occurred on a Saturday, during which the mother dropped her daughter off at a family member’s house. The child left the house unnoticed and was reportedly lured to a field by older children.
Kennibrew alleged the children beat her daughter, removed her hair, and assaulted her. “In that field, they beat my daughter until she was unconscious,” Kennibrew stated.
Cleveland police are investigating the incident with the Sex Crimes and Child Abuse Unit. The department noted that multiple children under the age of 10 have been identified as suspects.
The victim was eventually found by her family member, who immediately alerted authorities. The child was discovered receiving medical attention several blocks away.
Kennibrew characterized her daughter’s injuries as severe, describing her condition in detail. “Her hair was scalped from her head,” she told local media.
The young girl is undergoing therapy following the incident. Kennibrew emphasized her need for justice for her daughter, stating, “I need justice for my daughter.”
Authorities continue to investigate the matter as the community seeks answers in this shocking case.
DA Hoovler announces prison sentence in child rape case
DA Hoovler announces prison sentence in child rape case
MIDDLETOWN, NY – Eusten Coppin, 27, of Middletown, received a sentence of nine years in prison for rape in the first degree. The ruling came during a hearing last Monday.
Coppin’s sentencing also includes a period of ten years of post-release supervision. The People had initially recommended a twelve-year prison term.
Coppin was required to register as a sex offender under the New York Sex Offender Registration Act due to the nature of his crime. During plea proceedings, Coppin admitted to engaging in sexual intercourse with a victim under the age of thirteen on June 30, 2016.
District Attorney David M. Hoovler expressed gratitude to the City of Middletown Police Department for their investigation which led to Coppin’s arrest. “Those who victimize children deserve the harshest punishment,” Hoovler stated.
The case was prosecuted by Senior Assistant District Attorney Michael Purcell. A criminal charge alone implies an accusation and does not serve as evidence of guilt.
All defendants maintain the presumption of innocence until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
Coppin’s case serves as a reminder of the stern measures the judicial system will take against those who harm children.
