An Indiana high school student, Levi Stewart, 17, has been charged with three felony counts of rape after allegedly forcing female classmates to perform sex acts on him. The charges include forced oral sex and forced digital penetration.
According to court documents, Stewart is accused of 'threatening, intimidating and harassing young female students in his classes to engage in sexual activity with him.' The allegations came to light after an anonymous tip-off on August 20 that a male student planned to fight Stewart due to his behaviour.
Police interviewed several alleged victims, who claimed they were forced to perform sexual acts at Hummel Park in Plainfield, Indiana, over the past year to 18 months. One girl said Stewart forced his hands down her pants; when she told him to stop, he told her to 'loosen up.' Another alleged victim said Stewart pestered her for oral sex, then grabbed her, kissed her, unbuttoned her pants, and pushed her down, saying 'Do it. You're already down there.'
All victims accused Stewart of being 'emotionally aggressive' and telling them they didn't love him if they refused. Stewart will be tried as an adult. Plainfield Schools issued a statement saying they are cooperating with police but declined further comment due to student privacy.
