CA Country Supervisor Arrested for Rape. That’s the headline coming out of Kings County, California. 40 year-old Richard Valle has been arrested and charged with the rape of an unidentified woman.
According to the Fresno Bee, the victim called authorities around 3:30 a.m. to report the encounter. She accused Valle of performing oral sex on her while she was unconscious. The former marine is also charged with sexual penetration of an unconscious victim. Valle posted the $300,000 bail but has not commented on the arrest or the charges against him.
Lack of consent is a necessary element in every rape. This can take on various manifestations, including: physical compulsion, intoxication, or in this case, the fact that the women was unconscious at the time of the sexual encounter is evidence of an absolute inability to consent to anything. The District Attorney is expected to file charges soon.
Related Resources:
- Kings County supervisor jailed on rape allegations (San Jose Mercury News)
- Rape (FindLaw)
- Providence Policeman Gets 40 Years for Rape (FindLaw’s Blotter)
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