US judge apologizes for comments in teen rape case, protesters call for his resignation

BILLINGS, Mont. – A judge has apologized but says he has no plans to resign after his remarks about a 14-year-old rape victim sparked criticism and protests.

District Judge G. Todd Baugh says he deserves to be chastised for his comments. But he says he stands by his decision to send a former teacher to jail for 30 days for having sex with the girl, who later killed herself.

Baugh said earlier this week that the teenage victim had as much control of the situation as the teacher who raped her.

Protesters plan a rally Thursday outside the Yellowstone County courthouse in Billings to demand that Baugh resign.

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Information from: Billings Gazette, http://www.billingsgazette.com

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