Teen Allegedly Raped by Army Private Speaks Out

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Source: KTLA

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- A 15-year-old girl who says she was raped by an army private that had escaped police custody spoke out at a press conference Monday with her attorney, Gloria Allred.

The victim, along with her grandparents who are her legal guardians, and her aunt chose to waive their right to privacy in order to call attention to the escape of 20-year-old Daniel Brazelton.

"Daniel's escape changed our lives dramatically," The victim's grandmother said. "We felt at risk; that our home was no longer safe because of our fear that Daniel could come to our home and harm our family," adding that the victim was not allowed to attend school for a week following the incident. "We feel that Daniel was transported by the Army negligently, and we don't want any other family ever to suffer what we had to suffer."

Read more: http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-soldier-rape-suspect-escapes,0,6564423.story

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There is no excuse for letting someone like this escape. Whether it be from a civil correctional institute or a military one. I fear for that girl and her family myself. Inexcusable.

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1. from the article...

He was captured on Friday at a motel in Daytona Beach, Fla, according to L.A. County sheriff's captain Michael Parker.

Parker said detectives with the Special Victims Bureau were concerned that Brazelton might try to make his way back to his native Palmdale. At the time, Brazelton was considered armed and dangerous.

Brazelton remains in custody and is awaiting extradition back to Los Angeles County.

[nalnn]

2. My bad

I had been following this story from multiple sources last week and hadn't yet heard he was caught.

THAT IS GOOD NEWS!

Hopefully the family at least can sleep a little better at night now. THe girl who was raped...I dunno about that.

[nyc 4 Biden]

3. I agree. Great news! n/t