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Menlo College Student’s Rape Case Paused as Prosecutors Probe Possible Second Victim

Authorities delayed the preliminary hearing to gather more evidence and urge anyone with information or other victims to come forward.

Overview

  • Andres Manuel Aguilar, 19, has been charged with aggravated sexual assault and related felonies for the alleged rape of a 12-year-old in his Menlo College dorm.
  • Prosecutors say the girl met Aguilar at a Menlo Park transit stop and was taken to his dorm after the two bought alcohol, with investigators alleging he gave her alcohol and marijuana before the assault on May 5.
  • Court proceedings were continued to August 27 to allow investigators to pursue leads about a possible second victim and to determine whether more charges will be filed.
  • Aguilar was arrested on May 12 at his dorm and remains held without bail while facing penalties that can be extremely severe for crimes against a child that young.
  • Menlo College declined to confirm identities because of privacy laws and the district attorney asked any witnesses or additional victims to contact police so investigators can build the case.