Teen To Stand Trial In Homecoming Sexual Assault
A 17-year-old student will stand trial on accusations that he raped a 14-year-old girl in a Detroit-area hotel room after Melvindale High School's homecoming dance.
The Wayne County prosecutor's office said Monday that Tra-von Hampton has been bound over to circuit court on a charge of third-degree criminal sexual conduct.
Hampton is scheduled to be arraigned Nov. 8.
Two 16-year-olds also face the same charge in the Oct. 3 incident. Their cases are being handled in juvenile court. Authorities say the girl had access to alcohol before she was assaulted
Hampton's attorney Robert Mullen says he plans to put up a "vigorous defense'' and evidence against his client "is questionable.''
Hampton is free on bond.
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