RICHMOND, Calif. (KCBS) -- Three young men, allegedly involved in the Richmond gang rape, made a court appearance today.
In the Contra Costa Superior Court in Richmond, family and friends of the accused showed up in their defense.
Though in their teens, the suspects will be charged as adults.
KCBS' Margie Shafer reports
Ernesto Castillo, attorney for Ari Morales says he would like his client charged in juvenile court.
"I think the limited nature of the accusations here against Ari truly reflect how youthful he is, how he lacks the mental capacity to that of an adult," Castillo said.
One girl was there to support her friend, Marcelles James Peter.
"He's not into all that gang-banging stuff," she said. "He's an innocent boy."
Peter and Morales did not enter a plea. The six young men facing charges will be back in court next Tuesday.
(ewi)
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