Toledo Woman Accused of Sex with Boy, 12

(Toledo, Ohio) A 26-year-old Toledo woman, Renata Carter, is on trial in Lucas County Common Pleas Court for allegedly having sex with a 12-year-old boy in December 2005.

During opening statements, assistant county prosecutor Rob Miller stated he intends to offer in evidence a videotaped interview in which Carter confesses to the alleged incident. Defense attorney Mark Berling stated that family members came forward with allegations when Carter refused to give them money for a party.

Judge Stacy Cook is presiding. Carter faces a possible 10 years in prison if convicted.

Tip: Don Morgenstern


[Update 03/31/07]

After two days of testimony, Carter entered court yesterday and pleaded guilty to first-degree rape. Interestingly, she was offered a plea deal prior to the trial where she could have pleaded to second-degree rape which carries a lighter sentence.

A sentencing date of August 27th has been scheduled.


[Update 04/28/07]

Carter sentenced.