An Ohio dance instructor is charged with 12 counts of rape and two counts of felony sexual infliction, according to Trumbull County Court Records.
The defendant is Kaitlyn Wilkes, aged 19, of Vienna, who According to People, she had been an instructor at a dance school in the place where she had previously been a student, and who was fired after the strong accusations against her came to light.
Some media indicate that the victim would be a minor 13 years old, who was sexually assaulted on several occasions.
The alleged violations occurred between December 2021 and February 2022 at four locations across the county, WKBN reported, citing Trumbull County Assistant District Attorney Diane Barber.
The prosecutor noted in court that each of the rape charges carries a sentence sentence of 25 years to life, the Tribune Chronicle reports, and also indicates that Barber said that, as an instructor, Wilkes had authority over the alleged victim.
Court records show the woman pleaded not guilty during her arraignment on Wednesday.
People indicates that he tried to contact the young woman’s lawyer to obtain more information about it.
Wilkes’ bail was set at $ 250,12 and ordered not to have contact with anyone under the age of 18 years, he will also not be able to use social media.
The next pre-trial hearing, in which he will have to appear in court, is scheduled for July 13.
If you have been a victim of sexual assault or know someone who is, there is the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or rainn.org is also available.