{"id":278081,"date":"2026-06-25T18:09:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T18:09:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/278081\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T18:09:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T18:09:14","slug":"brooklyn-man-charged-with-raping-delaware-teen-the-latest-from-wdel-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/278081\/","title":{"rendered":"Brooklyn man charged with raping Delaware teen | The Latest from WDEL News"},"content":{"rendered":"

The U.S. Attorneys Office for the District of Delaware said a federal grand jury has indicted a man from Brooklyn, New York, on charges of 4th degree rape for engaging in sexual conduct with a 14-year old from Delaware.<\/p>\n

24-year old Claude Lennon faces a minimum of ten years in prison if convicted.<\/p>\n

According to prosecutors, Lennon met the victim through an online messaging platform.<\/p>\n

Despite knowing the victim’s age, the indictment alleges Lennon took a train from New York to Wilmington, then a ride share to meet the teen.<\/p>\n

Lennon allegedly also provided the teen with $80 and marijuana edibles.<\/p>\n

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