Expert Says Attack 'Pleasurable'
Parents: Expert Says Attack 'Pleasurable'
Colorado Parents: Expert Claims Sex Attack Was 'Pleasurable' for Disabled Daughter
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. Jun 13, 2006 (AP)— The parents of a severely disabled woman suing a Colorado Springs school district over a sexual assault at a high school said the district has refused to mediate a civil lawsuit as one of its experts called the attack "pleasurable" for the woman.
Kalie McArthur, now 20 and with an IQ of about 50, was assaulted in September 2004 at Rampart High School by a 15-year-old boy assigned as a peer trainer, said Jeff Weeks, an attorney for the girl and her parents.
The boy, who had been suspended 20 times in the previous year and had a 0.0 grade point average, wasn't screened or trained and spent an unknown amount of time with McArthur, her parents, Cindy Starr and James McArthur said.
Starr and McArthur, who have joint custody of McArthur, agreed to allow the woman's name be used.
Nanette Anderson, spokeswoman for the district, and Francine Guesnier, an attorney for the district, both declined comment, citing a pending court case.
A school coach found the boy and McArthur in a closet, partially unclothed on Sept. 14, 2004, Weeks said. The boy pleaded guilty to unlawful sexual contact with a helpless victim in 2005, Weeks said.
On June 2, the family filed a federal suit against the school district.
Starr said they weren't told she had been paired with another student.
"About 10 days before the assault, we noticed bruises on her thighs," said Starr. "After the assault, she said there was groping and grabbing going on before the assault involving other boys as well."
Starr and McArthur wanted to resolve the case through mediation, but the district refused, Weeks said.
"A professional hired by the district said the assault was pleasurable, not traumatic," said Starr. "He said it ignited her female desires."
Starr and McArthur said Kalie's behavior toward men has changed since the assault.
"She was loving and trusting. She went everywhere with us," said Starr. "Now, it takes 100 percent of one person to manage her aggression."
Starr said Kalie is still sweet and friendly, but will grab men and pinch them.
"She used to be passive and affectionate, now she's aggressive, especially toward males," said McArthur. "She could end up hurting someone, maybe a little boy."
Copyright 2006 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Colorado Parents: Expert Claims Sex Attack Was 'Pleasurable' for Disabled Daughter
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. Jun 13, 2006 (AP)— The parents of a severely disabled woman suing a Colorado Springs school district over a sexual assault at a high school said the district has refused to mediate a civil lawsuit as one of its experts called the attack "pleasurable" for the woman.
Kalie McArthur, now 20 and with an IQ of about 50, was assaulted in September 2004 at Rampart High School by a 15-year-old boy assigned as a peer trainer, said Jeff Weeks, an attorney for the girl and her parents.
The boy, who had been suspended 20 times in the previous year and had a 0.0 grade point average, wasn't screened or trained and spent an unknown amount of time with McArthur, her parents, Cindy Starr and James McArthur said.
Starr and McArthur, who have joint custody of McArthur, agreed to allow the woman's name be used.
Nanette Anderson, spokeswoman for the district, and Francine Guesnier, an attorney for the district, both declined comment, citing a pending court case.
A school coach found the boy and McArthur in a closet, partially unclothed on Sept. 14, 2004, Weeks said. The boy pleaded guilty to unlawful sexual contact with a helpless victim in 2005, Weeks said.
On June 2, the family filed a federal suit against the school district.
Starr said they weren't told she had been paired with another student.
"About 10 days before the assault, we noticed bruises on her thighs," said Starr. "After the assault, she said there was groping and grabbing going on before the assault involving other boys as well."
Starr and McArthur wanted to resolve the case through mediation, but the district refused, Weeks said.
"A professional hired by the district said the assault was pleasurable, not traumatic," said Starr. "He said it ignited her female desires."
Starr and McArthur said Kalie's behavior toward men has changed since the assault.
"She was loving and trusting. She went everywhere with us," said Starr. "Now, it takes 100 percent of one person to manage her aggression."
Starr said Kalie is still sweet and friendly, but will grab men and pinch them.
"She used to be passive and affectionate, now she's aggressive, especially toward males," said McArthur. "She could end up hurting someone, maybe a little boy."
Copyright 2006 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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