DA drops rape charges against 5 Philadelphia teens
Prosecutors have withdrawn charges against five teens accused of raping a 12-year-old girl inside a Philadelphia recreation center last month.
The district attorney’s office says Friday that a “continued and thorough investigation” determined there wasn’t enough evidence to support the case.
Police charged the boys, all ages 14 and 15, with rape, simple assault and other offenses in the July 16 incident.
Investigators said the girl told officers she was approached by several boys who lured her into a stairwell and attacked her. Police said a staff member found the girl after seeing several boys running from the area.
Prosecutors say the investigation is continuing.
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