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Man Charged In Gang Rape Of Teen

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FT LAUDERDALE (CBSMiami) - One of three people suspected in the gang rape of a 15-year old girl in Delray Beach has been taken into custody.

On July 2nd, the teen was walking along NE 6th Avenue when she was forced into a vacant home by Hibbert Ranglin and two other males, according to the Broward Sheriff's Office. Ranglin, 35, is a registered sex offender.

Once inside the teen said all three had sexual intercourse with her, according to Ranglin's arrest report.

When they let her go, she ran to a friend's house who called 9-1-1. The teen was taken to a Sexual Assault Treatment Center where a rape kit was completed.

On September 14th, BSO was notified that Ranglin's DNA was found on two separate swabs from the teen.

Ranglin has been charged with performing a lewd act on a minor between the ages of 12 and 16 years old.

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