Decorated Marine Arrested for Raping 13-Year-Old Girl

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Brandon Rumbaugh, a 34-year-old motivational speaker from Uniontown, Pennsylvania, has been arrested for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl on multiple occasions. Rumbaugh, who lost both of his legs in Afghanistan and was recognized for his valor with a Commendation Medal, was a family friend of the girl's and had known her since she was 10 years old. According to a police report, Rumbaugh allegedly had sex with the girl on three separate occasions, including once at his home while another person was sleeping in the room. He also allegedly gave her alcoholic iced tea, which she drank before having sex. The girl told investigators that Rumbaugh told her to keep the incidents a secret until she was 18 years old.

Key Takeaways:

  • Brandon Rumbaugh, a 34-year-old motivational speaker from Uniontown, Pennsylvania, was arrested for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl on multiple occasions.
  • The girl told investigators that Rumbaugh was a family friend she had known since she was 10 years old and had sex with her three times at his home, a Sheetz store, and another unknown location.
  • Rumbaugh, who lost both of his legs in Afghanistan, allegedly gave the girl alcoholic iced tea, which she drank before having sex.
  • The girl said that Rumbaugh told her to keep the incidents a secret until she was 18 years old.
  • Rumbaugh is facing multiple charges, including rape, sexual assault, indecent assault, and aggravated indecent assault.
  • He remains in jail without bond.
  • The Uniontown community is shocked by Rumbaugh's alleged actions, with one resident describing the accusations as "unsettling."
  • Rumbaugh is a former member of the Board of Directors for the It's About the Warrior Foundation and ran its grant program to support veterans financially.
  • He also founded ACT Motivational Speaking, sharing his story worldwide with sports teams, Fortune 500 companies, and college students.

Statistics:

  • Rumbaugh is 34 years old.
  • The girl told investigators that Rumbaugh was a family friend she had known since she was 10 years old.
  • The alleged incidents occurred on three separate occasions.
  • Rumbaugh allegedly gave the girl alcoholic iced tea, which she drank before having sex, according to the police report.
  • The incidents were allegedly kept secret until the girl turned 18 years old.
  • Rumbaugh remains in jail without bond.

Sources:

  • WPXI report
  • CNN opinion article
  • CBS News interview with Jenn Smith