Blaine High School alumnus Shaquille Woods, 19, is facing second-degree rape charges after allegedly sexually assaulting a girl at her Birch Bay home in February 2016.
According to the affidavit of probable cause filed by Whatcom County deputy prosecuting attorney Evan Jones, police interviewed the girl after receiving a report on July 17.
The girl told investigators that her brother, a friend of Woods, had invited him to stay the night. Late in the evening, Woods entered her room and told the girl, “You lead [sic] this on yourself.” Despite being told repeatedly to leave, Woods allegedly proceeded to rape her. The following day, the girl and a friend went to Planned Parenthood in Bellingham for a medical appointment.
Woods was taken into custody on July 31 and was released on August 3 after posting $25,000 bail. He appeared in court on August 11 and pleaded not guilty. His trial is set for October 30.
Rape in the second degree is a class A felony in the state of Washington.
(Per our editorial policy, The Northern Light does not identify alleged victims in cases dealing with sexual violence.)
