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6mo ago

Woman working in youth detention center charged with rape

Woman working in youth detention center charged with rape

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That story is ridiculously short on details. Is it statutory rape because they were under 18 at the time? Was it coerced sex? Did she violently assault him?
I'm not saying I want a play-by-play, but the tiniest bit of information about what happened would help.
- Prisoners cannot freely give consent to their jailers.
  
  Good point.
- https://troopers.ny.gov/news/youth-support-specialist-arrested-third-degree-rape
  Press Release
  The New York State Police in SP Rochester have arrested Jerica J. Costich, age 35, of Rochester, on charges of Rape 3rd (E Felony) following allegations of an inappropriate relationship with an 18-year-old detainee at the Industry Residential Center.
  An investigation revealed that Costich, a Youth Support Specialist, engaged in sexual activity with the victim within the facility.
  Costich was processed at SP Rochester, and Costich was transported to Rush Town Court for arraignment and released on her own recognizance. Judge Ryan Lang issued an order of protection, and Costich is expected to reappear on February 2, 2025.
  
  TIL there are 'degrees' of rape according to the law. Which is kind of disturbing.
- What difference does the information make to you?
  
  What a strange question. You don't think that more information about a story is helpful for people to learn things?

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