Greensburg teen facing rape charge as an adult

A Decatur County teenager was arrested for rape and is facing prosecution as an adult. WRBI radio in Batesville is reporting that 17-year-old Paul W. Rose, of Greensburg, is facing charges of Rape, Sexual Battery, and Criminal Confinement against a younger girl.

The station is reporting that the incident happened in January. The following month, investigators met with the alleged victim. She reportedly told them that her encounter with Rose began as consensual, but as it escalated, she asked Rose to stop. In the report, police say that Rose refused to stop and wouldn’t let her leave.

WRBI is reporting that Rose’s bond was set at $10,000 and a jury trial has been scheduled for July 26.

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