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6 brothers accused of sexually abusing girl

Posted at 10:18 AM, May 13, 2014
and last updated 2014-05-13 10:30:51-04

PERQUIMANS COUNTY, N.C. (WTVR) — Six brothers were charged in connection to the sexual abuse of a teenage girl with whom they were homeschooled, according to a report on WTKR.com.

The girl, whose relationship to the suspects was not released, said she was abused from ages four to 14. The girl is now 16 years old. The suspects range in age from 18 to 27.

The parents of the suspects were also charged because they witnessed the abuse, according to the report.

The arrests came after the girl moved to Colorado and shared her abuse story with Child Protective Services there, according to WTKR.com.

All six of the brothers are now being held on $150, 000 bond. They are awaiting an arraignment that has not been scheduled yet.

The parents have been released on $15,000 bond.