Three minors accused of raping 15-year-old remanded in custody

Three of four minors accused of the gang rape of a 15-year-old boy in Ilion were remanded in custody on Saturday, Christmas Eve. The fourth, who is under 15, was released due to his age but required to regularly report to his local police station and be monitored by a social worker.

The other two facing charges in connection with the case asked that they be given until Tuesday to prepare their testimony and the extension was granted after they agreed to remain in custody for an additional day, beyond the limit for which they can be held without testifying.

The pupils allegedly admitted to some of the charges against them but not to the act of rape, saying the sexual acts were committed without use of violence or coercion.