New York Woman Guilty in Boy Sex Case - Updated

(Fort Edward, New York) In accordance with a plea agreement, 25-year-old Veronica M. Allen pleaded guilty Friday to first-degree criminal sexual act stemming from engaging in sex with a 12-year-old boy last November.

Allen agreed to a plea deal that will result in a 5-year state prison sentence followed by 20 years on parole when she is sentenced next month.

She was arrested by Fort Edward Police in November after the boy, who was acquainted with Allen, told relatives that the two had sex on two occasions, officials said.

In exchange for the guilty plea, a charge of first-degree rape was dropped.

Formal sentencing is scheduled for next month in Washington County Court.

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New York Woman, 25, and Boy, 12
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(Fort Edward, New York) A 25-year-old local woman, Veronica Allen, was arrested yesterday for allegedly engaging in sex with a 12-year-old boy.

She has been charged with two counts of rape and one count of criminal sexual act.

Reportedly, the boy told his family about the sex and police were alerted.

Allen was booked into custody at the Washington County Correctional Facility with bond set at $50,000.