Boy, 13, charged with rape, attempted robbery of woman at Knoxville business
A 13-year-old boy is being held in a Knoxville detention facility on charges of rape and attempted robbery, authorities said.
The victim, who is in her 30s, was in the East Knoxville business where she worked when the teen entered shortly after 8 p.m. Friday under the pretext of needing to use the bathroom.
"The suspect grabbed the victim and demanded money, and when she said there was no money there, he hit her multiple times and threw her to the floor," Knoxville Police Department spokesman Darrell DeBusk said. He then forced her to perform a sex act by telling her he had a gun and would shoot her if she refused. The victim did not see a weapon.
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