Victim's mother files lawsuit against company allegedly responsible for 2016 Halloween rape

10-14-2017 Delaware:

LAUREL, Del. - The mother of a 13-year-old rape victim has filed a lawsuit against her daughter's rapist and the company who allegedly owns the haunted house, where she was assaulted last Halloween, in Delaware. The lawsuit alleges negligence on the part of the company.

The Delaware Office of the Attorney General says 19-year-old James Williams, of Laurel, pleaded guilty to the charges of rape fourth degree and unlawful sexual contact second degree. The charges stem from an incident that happened at a haunted house, in Laurel.

In October 2016, Williams raped a 13-year-old girl at the Cemetery House Haunted House, in Laurel. Both Williams and the 13-year-old were apparently volunteering at the haunted house. In June, Williams was sentenced to 15 years in prison and will be required to register a Tier II sex offender. Williams' plea was secured by Deputy Attorney General Casey Ewart. ..Continued..