Brazil: 16-year-old Accused of Rape Charges on Bus in Rio de Janeiro

Posted on May 9, 2013 • Filed under: Brazil, Crime, TRAVEL

16-year-old Accused of Rape Charges on Bus in Rio

Odia.ig.com.br reported on May 7, 2013 that the suspect accused of raping a woman on the bus line 369 (Bangu-Carioca) was a 16-year-old boy. The minor turned himself into the police this past Tuesday after residing at his grandmother’s house in Duque de Caxias. His mother convinced him to surrender. The suspect claims he robbed the bus in need of money for his upcoming birthday and was under the influence of cocaine when he committed the rape. According to the victim, the minor was remorseless in his actions. Read Article

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