American Teen Accused of Rape in Russia

An American teenager is accused of raping a woman in the Russian city of Gelendzhik.

The unnamed 19-year-old U.S. citizen met the young victim on July 13 and invited her to his hotel on Michurin Street. It was there that he allegedly committed various sexual offenses against her.

“After some time, the victim was able to escape from the room and run away from the suspect,” the police said in a statement.

The woman immediately reported the crime, and the investigation is ongoing.