Louisiana Man Arrested in October Third-Degree Rape Case

Shreveport Police Department reported on November 7, 2022, that on October 24, 2022, officers were contacted regarding reports of a sexual assault. According to reports, the victim was taken to a nearby hospital and treated for injuries. Shreveport Police Sex Crimes Unit detectives responded and began an investigation into the claims.

Based on the investigation's findings, officers arrested Brian Whittington, 33, on November 4th, 2022, for one count of third-degree rape.

Third-degree rape is a rape committed when the anal, oral, or vaginal sexual intercourse is deemed to be without the lawful consent of a victim because it is committed under any one or more of the following circumstances: When the victim is incapable of resisting or of understanding the nature of the act by reason of a stupor or abnormal condition of mind produced by an intoxicating agent or any cause and the offender knew or should have known of the victim's incapacity. When the victim, through unsoundness of mind, is temporarily or permanently incapable of understanding the nature of the act and the offender knew or should have known of the victim's incapacity. When the victim submits under the belief that the person committing the act is someone known to the victim, other than the offender, and such belief is intentionally induced by any artifice, pretense, or concealment practiced by the offender. When the offender acts without the consent of the victim.

If found guilty, a person could face a maximum of 25 years in prison if convicted of the alleged offense.

An arrest is an indication that probable cause exists to believe the subject was involved in the offense alleged. A person is innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.