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Mother speaks out after 12-year-old girl allegedly raped at Menlo College
By Rob Nesbitt at KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· July 9, 2026
· 1 min read
ATHERTON, Calif. (KRON) -- A student is charged with raping a 12-year-old girl in his dorm room at Menlo College in Atherton. The 19-year-old student, Andres Manuel Aguilar, allegedly met up with the victim on May 5 at the private college after she snuck out of her home. Prosecutors said the two ...
Key takeaway (KRON) -- A student is charged with raping a 12-year-old girl in his dorm room at Menlo College in Atherton.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The alleged rape at Menlo College raises concerns about campus safety and the measures in place to protect minors who may be visiting or interacting with students. As a private college in Atherton, Menlo College has a responsibility to ensure the well-being of its students and the broader community, including young visitors. The fact that a 12-year-old girl was able to sneak out of her home and meet up with a 19-year-old student on campus underscores the need for vigilance and communication between the college, local families, and law enforcement. The case against Andres Manuel Aguilar will be closely watched, and the community will be looking for assurances that Menlo College is taking steps to prevent such incidents in the future and to support the victim and her family. The college's response will have implications for its relationships with local families and its reputation in the community.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? ATHERTON, Calif. (KRON) -- A student is charged with raping a 12-year-old girl in his dorm room at Menlo College in Atherton. The 19-year-old student, Andres Manuel Aguilar, allegedly met up with the victim on May 5 at the private college after she snuck out of her home. Prosecutors said the two ...
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