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Rape Trial Underway for Pocono Man
Rape Trial Underway for Pocono Man - Monday, May 11, 2009 at 5:05PM EST
Reported by: Eyewitness News
Monday, May 11, 2009 @ 05:05pm EST
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY- The prosecution has rested in the trial of a man accused of kidnapping and raping a 14-year-old girl.
12 witnesses took the stand in the case of Derek Bengtsson Monday including the alleged victim. Police say Bengtsson forced the girl from her home in Price Township last August.
Investigators say he then took her to the Budget Host Inn in Stroudsburg where he's accused of handcuffing and raping her.
The girl testified she escaped the room and called for help. That led to a two hour police standoff.
Officers say Bengtsson fired shots but no one was hurt. The defense will take over Tuesday.
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