RICHMOND, Calif. (AP) — A seventh suspect has been arrested in connection with the gang rape of a 15-year-old girl outside Richmond High School's homecoming dance.
Richmond Police Lt. Mark Gagan says a 21-year-old man from Richmond was arrested Tuesday morning on suspicion of rape, rape in concert with force and other charges that could lead to life in prison if convicted.
Prosecutors have filed charges against five others in the case, including 18-year-old Jose Carlos Montano late Monday.
One of the suspects, 21-year-old Salvador Rodriguez, was later released after prosecutors said there's insufficient evidence to charge him.
Gagan says authorities are still looking for more suspects in the case. Investigators believe as many as 10 people participated in the Oct. 24 assault, and several others watched.
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