Weed Dealer Accused Of Raping Berkeley High Student Trying To Buy From Him: Report

BERKELEY, CA — A North Bay man suspected of dealing weed to high school students in Berkeley is being accused of raping a teenage girl who was trying to buy from him, according to a report from the East Bay Times.

Authorities say the 16-year-old victim contacted Uriel Alegre-Rangel, 22, on social media to buy a weed pen from him, according to the report.

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In October, during their last encounter, Rangel tried to kiss the teen, but when she rejected him, he grabbed her wrists, pinned her down and raped her, according to the report.

Rangel, who was charged with unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor, denied the accusations at his court hearing earlier this month, according to the report.

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