Teen rape case

A Wellington girl who went to her teacher to report a date rape is now being charged with rape herself.

According to Sumner County court reports, the 14 year-old only identified as L.B. in court records, is being charged with aggravated criminal sodomy and rape after going to her teacher to talk about an alleged date rape that allegedly occurred in early February with a 13 year-old boy.
The case was in court Friday and drew the attention of Wichita television reporters.

L.B., a student at Wellington Middle School at the time, wrote a statement to outline her version of the events.

According to the girl, it was around 3 p.m., when a friend called her to come over and spend time at her house while the mother of the home was reportedly away playing bingo. Once at the friend's house, the two started inviting people into the house.


L.B.'s sister and her boyfriend showed up to the house but eventually left, leaving the pair to invite over the 13 year-old boy - indentifed in court as A.A. - accused of the date rape. The three were watching movies when the friend of L.B. left the room to see who was online.

Eventually L.B. and A.A. made their way to a bedroom where they watched television. A.A. asked L.B. to give him oral sex, which she agreed to, however, for L.B. the situation grew tense, court records indicate.

“Then he got really forceful by pushing my head down to where I was choking and I didn't like that and I wanted to stop but I couldn't,” L.B. wrote in her statement to police.


After the first incident, L.B. And A.A. met again the next day where they again were at the same friend's house, with the mother gone to work, and L.B.'s older sister and boyfriend in the house. The sister suggested the two leave the living room where they were watching tv so they could be alone. L.B. And A.A. Then returned to the bedroom.

L.B. stated A.A. kept pressuring her to have sex with him.

“I felt forced and pressured into it,” said L.B. After the two had intercourse, they had oral sex later that day.


She states in the record after the second incident she “felt really bad.” Later, the girl would go to her teacher, Carmen Hatfield at WMS and relay the events. Hatfield in turn, reported it to school principal Jerry Hodson, and later the Wellington Police Department. It was reported as a date rape by school authorities to the police department.

A.A.'s side of the story differs from L.B.'s. He says in his police statement L.B. was the aggressor in the incident asking him if he wanted to have sex.

“L.B. asked if I wanted to have sex. I said we don't have to if you don't want to. But she insisted so we had sex,” said A.A.


He said L.B. was talking to people around town telling them the two had had sex, but said he hadn't talked to her three weeks after the incident.

Now since A.A. was 13 years-old at the time of the incident, L.B. is being charged with aggravated criminal sodomy and rape, with A.A. also being charged similarly.

L.B.'s lawyer, Sean Shores of Shores, Williamson, and Ohaebosim in Wichita, says the charge is ridiculous and that it's sending the wrong message to the community.


“We have a young girl who needed help...and she hasn't received help,” said Shores. “The message we are sending to our daughters is that it's better to say nothing at all than get help. We're basically telling them to shut up.”

Shores also accuses Deputy County Attorney Evan Watson of “using it as a message to bully her into taking something smaller.” If L.B. were to plea agreement, she would end up being charged with contributing to a child's misconduct or deprivation.

Shores says the law on statitory rape wasn't meant by the legislature to include “kids having sex with other kids” but rather adults abusing children. Even more disturbing still for Shores is the idea that if his client goes to court, A.A. would be granted immunity for testimony against L.B., the alleged rape victim.


“I don't know why he's hell bent on this,” said Shores of Watson and the case. “It's just unbelievable.”

Shores said he has tried to talk with Sumner County Prosecuting Attorney Kassie McEntire about the case, but has had no success in persuading her to take action.

“It's almost as if she's just refused to do anything about it,” said Shores.


The case was continued Friday, June 29 to hear motions in three weeks. Shores says he'll be doing what he can to get the charges against his client thrown out.

“I still have some motions to file in the case,” said Shores.

Watson issued a statement to Wichita television station KWCH saying he doesn't comment on on-going cases.


Attempts to reach McEntire for comment on the case were unsuccessful this morning.

The comments:

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get real wrote on Jul 9, 2007 11:28 AM:
" "missed the point"--- they are BOTH being charged with rape. And that is unbelievably sad. I think "crazy town" makes an excellent point. The kids and parents should be court order to undergo mandatory counselling. I just don't know if that would change their conduct, or improve the parenting of both kids parents. If kids are left unsupervised, it makes it terribly easy for not only L.B. and A.A. to engage in sexual exploration, but, all children, who have from 3:10 till 5 or 6:00 when parents get home from work, to do so. I think it is just as important to understand that McEntire and Watson are not the bad guys in this situation. Their job isn't to interperut the law, but, to enforce and apply the laws, ALL of them. I myself wouldn't want some weak and easily influenced individuals in those positions. I want individuals who don't mind making people mad and standing strong in the face of hostile criticism, to carry out the law. If the only way to get kids at this young age to keep them sex free is to scare them with a potential rape charge, so be it. "

Annonomous wrote on Jul 8, 2007 10:13 PM:
" Another worthless case in Wellington lining the pockets of the attorneys. It seems that the City Prosecutor has nothing better to do than to twist the law into railroading good people who have made mistakes. Can we spend our money on convincting ACTUAL CRIMINALS??? I live next to a man who's been accused of attempting to "diddle" SEVERAL of the neighborhood children and NOTHING has become of it!!! But yet, they have time ro pursue underage sexually active children? Let the PARENTS do their jobs. Arrest the PARENTS for not supervising their children properly!! You'd be amazed at how many parents would be better parents if they knew they'd be arrested for not supervising their children (I'm talking 18 and under!)!!! There's no excuse for not knowing where your children are at 24/7. We have cell phones with tracking devices on them for God's sake! Every home they go to has a phone with caller ID. Common sense here people. Prosecutors - DO YOUR JOB!! Protect us from CRIMINALS!! Your totally wasting your time and our money here! "

Crazy Town wrote on Jul 7, 2007 10:01 AM:
" for two kids to have consentual sex is common, but rape ? how is this when it reaccurred more than once? when one is truely raped they dont even think about meeting up with the alleged rapest let alone again engage in sex with them. The court shouldnt use handcuffs on either one of these kids, they should court order them to seek professional help and court order the parents to be parents. I been gone from this town for over 11 years an im just baffled as to what this place has become since i been back. I have a 9 year old that another little boy threatened to stab him at school an nothining became of it. The system is corrupt here an has been the whole time i grew up here..so seeing this doesnt suprise me the least. "

missed the point wrote on Jul 7, 2007 9:19 AM:
" get real . . . let's assume all your statements are true and it was, in fact, consensual. Why is SHE being charged with rape? While your questions lead us to believe the boy should not be charged why does this mean that the girl should? The fact that either of them might be a sex offender is a tragedy. "

missed the point wrote on Jul 6, 2007 4:32 PM:
" get real . . . let's assume all your statements are true and it was, in fact, consensual. Why is SHE being charged with rape? While your questions lead us to believe the boy should not be charged why does this mean that the girl should? The fact that either of them might be a sex offender is a tragedy. "

get real wrote on Jul 6, 2007 2:24 PM:
" I have come to this article late due to the fact that I choose NOT to take the paper. After reading the details of the article, and provided that the details are in fact accurate, I have these questions. Why did L.B. wait till a later date to report the alleged rape? Why didn't she call for help during the rape? According to the article, she was invited to her friend's house where the called other friend to come over,so other kids were in the house. Further, why would she go back later that same day to be around this boy, A.A. Lastly, why did she yet again go over to her friends house a third time where A.A. was. The public NEEDS to really THINK, before letting emotion get the best of them and write hostilly motivated comments. Being around middle schools children muach of the year, I can tell from the comments made, that the public is unaware that 14 and 13 is a common age for these CHILDREN to explore sex. Having sex at this age is becoming as common as a hug hello. Thise kids need to keep their hads to themselves!!!!!!!!!!! "

outside of the box wrote on Jul 6, 2007 1:14 PM:
" It sure is easy to spout off about this subject without having all of the facts. I am sure that the County Attorneys office has better things to do than bring charges like these without a reason. There are only 2 people that really know what happened that day and it's obvious that no one replying to this board is either one of them. Kids indeed will be kids and that has not or will not change anytime soon. Wait until you hear the rest of the story on this one. I promise you you have not heard it all yet. And to the poster that that wanted the City Managers Head for hiring inept law enforcement officals.. they have an opening. Maybe you should apply. "

Someone who cares wrote on Jul 5, 2007 7:07 PM:
" No one should be surprised by Watson or McIntire's behavior. A child abuser in the community is allowed to do anything he wants and they have done nothing about it. The behavior by the two is baffeling to those of us who care about the abused in the community. "

Unbelievable wrote on Jul 5, 2007 12:01 PM:
" How can this even be considered as any type of rape. It was consensual sex by two teens. Practically the same age...Kassie needs to stand up and be the boss. The childrens' parents need to step up and be parents and teach their children to respect themselves and others. "

coming home wrote on Jul 5, 2007 9:19 AM:
" I will be coming home next week for my 25 year class reunion-vacation but I'm wondering will i leave on probation--how can a 14 yr old ask for help and receive handcuffs-this is stupid-I'm glad it's only vacation "

Teen Parent wrote on Jul 5, 2007 7:45 AM:
" I see that almost everyone agrees that Watson needs to go. But as for what "Just Me" wrote dont blame the officers for doing their job. They dont have a choice but to present it to the DA. It is McIntire and Watsons job to review the cases and go prosecute them not the officers. So unless you know what you talking about "Just Me" keep you politics out of it. Both children where in the wrong here and I agree that they both need to deal with it but I think that the DA's office is crazy about going after this one. To bad our DA does not know her job and dismisses good cases to go after things like this. If you think that I am wrong talk to a officer or deputy and see what they think. "

another victim of Watson wrote on Jul 4, 2007 4:23 PM:
" Watson should be fired. He should never be allowed to deal with any cases involving sex or children. He is the a disgrace to Sumner County! ...I voted for McIntire because I thought she would do the right thing. Apparently she can't control Watson... Kudos to Shores for speaking out about this travisty. Its just one though in this county!! "

former resident wrote on Jul 4, 2007 12:58 PM:
" How this story saddens me. These are children for God's sake! Treat them as such and not as rapists. Both are wrong for doing what they did, but both were experimenting with sex. Parents, where are you? Older sister, what are you thinking? This shouldn't go to court, but to counseling, where all involved need to get lessons on life and dealing with life. "

Puzzled wrote on Jul 4, 2007 11:57 AM:
" I'm sorry for the kids involved in this type of activity. I'm appalled that it went to court, I believe our county attorney's have other cases to prosecute, even though may not bring the publicity that this case has. "

out of towner wrote on Jul 4, 2007 11:30 AM:
" I grew up in Wellington and things haven't changed. The court system is screwy. That girl went to a teacher to get help, not brag and what does she get-punishment! WRONG ANSWER That should have never turned out that way. That little girl needs help and counseling now. Come on Wellington! "

shaking my head wrote on Jul 4, 2007 10:55 AM:
" What a shame that these UNSUPERVISED young teens decided to entertain themselves with sex. Evidentally none of them care enough about themselves to respect their own bodies. The way the children feel about themselves should be addressed, and I doubt that can be acheived in a court of law. "

ashamed to admit I ever lived in Wellington wrote on Jul 4, 2007 9:22 AM:
" Consensual sex between minors should NOT have to follow them the rest of their lives by being labeled a sex offender. That is ridiculous. According to this article, which i'm sure is only PART of the story...the girl by her own admission went willingly into the bedroom for a SECOND time and had sex and again oral sex a second time. She "felt really bad" after the second time. That is not rape. It isn't statutory rape either when they are both minors. These two children both made a mistake. And there was a lack of supervision in the home where the incidents occurred. And how old was the sister that was there the second day with HER boyfriend? She obviously set a bad example for her sister with her own actions. Kudos to the attorney for standing his ground. "

This doesn't surprise me wrote on Jul 4, 2007 7:10 AM:
" After all, this is Wellington, KS, USA we're talking about. Wellington....where you can be arrested for spitting on the sidewalk. Does Sumner Co still have the highest arrest rate in the entire state of Kansas? We know the saying...."Wellington, Come on vacation, Leave on Probation." "

Just Me wrote on Jul 4, 2007 2:41 AM:
" Only in Wellington would the police decide to prosecute something this stupid! Where the heck is the city manager? Is it not his job to hire and fire police chiefs and those acting as police chiefs? Why isn't someone complaining about the prosecutor in this county? Why are they allowed to prosecute this stupidity and not be sitting on legitimate criminal cases for months and months? Why do the people of Wellington just sit back and let this stuff happen? "

Just another parent wrote on Jul 4, 2007 2:03 AM:
" I think that this whole thing is absolutely absurd. Children of this age should not be looked at as the criminals...the ones at fault here seem to be the parents that have done nothing to prevent their children from being in this situation. It looks like Bingo was a more important activity that sitting down with your child and having a serious talk about the consequences of sex and that kind of behavior are. When did we start putting children on trial for coming forward to get help?? I'm sorry, but I think that Watson needs to rethink this one...and pull his head out of his ***! "

parent wrote on Jul 3, 2007 10:50 PM:
" Well there goes another case of so called rape. These kids know more today than we did when we was growing up. They are both minors and they both had sex with each other now one regrets it so they yell rape. Get real people start teaching you kids right from wrong.Teach them more about sex at home and school. This should not even go to court it should be dropped............... "

concerned parent wrote on Jul 3, 2007 9:18 PM:
" he doesn't comment or care about anything that doesn't personally bring attention to him (Watson). thank God she has an attorney with a brain and a heart. the unfortunate part of all of this is that any of it happened in the first place, these are only children, what in God's name are they even concerned with having sex at this age for in the first place. "

anonymous wrote on Jul 3, 2007 8:56 PM:
" ...And if a girl needs help or a boy needs help i think they should get it..From what I have read I don't know who is really the victim...But I think that who ever the victum is i feel for them..Becasue somthing like that happened to me too.. so you peoplke need to get off ur lazy butts and stop this.. "

Michael wrote on Jul 3, 2007 5:42 PM:
" You have got to be kidding me! Two thirteen year old's having sex and now both face sex charges? Sorry, but I would lay money on it there is more to this case than reported and the case against both should be dropped. And just where were the parents??? Bingo? Parental responsibility at it's best... "

concerned adult wrote on Jul 3, 2007 4:55 PM:
" This article is way to graphic, the parents need to tend to their children, if you have children stay home and take care of them, the reason our kids are turning out so sexually active is parents letting the children entertain themselves. "

disbelief wrote on Jul 3, 2007 4:30 PM:
" People should make sure that their children are aware of the damage that can be done in situations like these and teach their children to always be truthful. One of these two are obviously not telling the truth and unfortunately it will be a burden that both will carry. "

alumni wrote on Jul 3, 2007 4:23 PM:
" To make a kid register as a SEX OFFENDER the rest of his LIFE for consensual sex with another kid is insane. Guess since the drug problem has been taken care of by USD 353, the prosecuters can use county money to solve the underage sex problem!? and to think I MOVED AWAY! "