Four men accused of raping 14-year-old girl who had run away from home
Sep. 25 2021, Published 1:48 p.m. ET
Four men raped a 14-year-old after she ran away from home and now face charges, prosecutors in New Jersey claim.
The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office announced the arrests this week and said the suspects met the girl earlier in the month.
Nasire Williams, 26, has been charged with second-degree sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child and criminal sexual conduct. Williams was arrested on Sept. 16.
Elijah Sparkman, 21, has been charged with second-degree sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. Sparkman was arrested on Sept. 17.
Deveon Palms, 19, has been charged with second-degree sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. Palms was arrested on Sept. 7.
Xavier Feliciano, 23, has been charged with second degree sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. Feliciano was arrested on Sept. 17.
The announcement of the arrest does not say how the victim was able to leave the suspects and report the alleged assault.
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