Man found guilty of raping teen relative
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man has been found guilty of raping his teen relative back in 2020, the Shelby County District Attorney's Office says.
On February 27, 2020, 35-year-old Ledarrius Stokes attacked and raped his 15-year-old relative at a local motel just days after the teen's birthday.
Prosecutors say that despite the absence of physical evidence and DNA, the victim gave a 'powerful and credible' testimony during the trial.
'This was a difficult case, but our office remains committed to pursuing justice in every case, especially those involving young victims,' said Steve Mulroy, the District Attorney. 'We are pleased with the verdict and proud of the victim's bravery.'
Sentencing for the guilty verdict will be set for a later date.
Stokes also has two additional pending cases for aggravated assault charges.
In March 2020, Stokes was arrested after exchanging gunfire with a female Church's Chicken employee.
Police say Stokes had been at the restaurant earlier with his girlfriend, who works there. She called the store and told them he was coming back to shoot up the place, and then came back and locked all of the employees inside.
Stokes allegedly fired numerous shots through the drive-thru window at one particular employee, who fired back. She then went out and started shooting in the parking lot.
He was charged with aggravated assault, convicted felon in possession of a gun, reckless endangerment, and vandalism in that case.
In the Shelby County Criminal Justice System Portal, the suspect's name is spelled two different ways — Ledarrius Stokes and Ladarrius Stokes.
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