18 Texas Men Charged In Gang Rape of 11-Year-Old Girl

The accused range between 14- and 27-years-old.

Police continue to investigate allegations of a vicious sexual attack that have sent shockwaves through the small town of Cleveland, TX. Authorities have charged thirteen adults and five juveniles with participating in the rape an 11-year-old girl late last year inside a trailer in the town of 9,000 people. The investigation began after students reportedly showed cellphone footage of the attack to one of their teachers, and assistant police chief Darrell Broussard said more charges could be forthcoming. Sexual abuse of a child is a first-degree felony in Texas and the adults charged in the attack could face sentences of 25 years to life.