Large group gang rapes teen while onlookers do nothing.
<br /><br />A hint of resignation tinges Margarita Vargas’ voice when she talks about the people who gang raped a 15-year-old girl at Richmond High School on Saturday.
<br /><br />"They think it’s cool," said Vargas, who called police to report the ongoing assault. "They weren’t raised to respect girls."
<br /><br />The investigation into the two-hour rape outside the school’s homecoming dance continued Tuesday, as police leafleted the campus to advertise a $20,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of anyone who participated. Detectives continued wall-to-wall interviews of students and former students, having already arrested a 15-year-old boy and 19-year-old Manuel Ortega. (pictured right)
"This is a fluid investigation," Detective Ken Greco said. "There will be more
arrests."
<br /><br />Police will meet with prosecutors Wednesday to discuss charges for those in custody.
<br /><br />Meanwhile, young people in Richmond increasingly feel as though they are on trial themselves, as a national chorus of gawkers judges them based on the inaction of the few who hooted and laughed, punched the girl as she lay semiconscious on a bench, and even joined in the assault after word of it got around.
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