(Warrensburg, New York) In October 2006, Kimberly A. Baker was charged with rape after she went to County Court seeking child support from a boy who was 13 when he impregnated her. Subsequently, another boy came forward and reported that he had sex with Baker when he was 13 years old.
On Wednesday of this week, Baker, now 23, was arraigned before Warren County Judge John Hall and pleaded not guilty to eight counts of rape and four counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Baker is free pending further proceedings.
Baker's lawyer, Walter Law, indicated that she has a serious alcohol problem which may be a factor included in the defense's strategy.
Alcohol may be a factor in making irrational decisions, however, alcohol doesn't explain why she can't count. Remember, she exposed herself to prosecution by asking for child support for a 3-year-old from the father, a 16-year-old.
[Update 02/12/08]
Baker pleaded guilty to second-degree rape in August 2007 and was sentenced to probation. Last week, Baker pleaded guilty to violating her probation and was sentenced to two to six years in prison.
Tip: Don Morgenstern
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