CASS COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) – Kedrick Baker has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after being found guilty of a brutal rape at a homeless camp last August.
On Monday, June 23, a judge handed down the sentence, which includes credit for 325 days already served and five years of probation following release. Baker must also register as a sex offender.
According to court records, Baker was charged with:
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Gross sexual imposition
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Attempted gross sexual imposition
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Felonious restraint of an adult victim
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Preventing arrest
A jury found Baker guilty on all four counts in March. The violent incident has drawn attention to safety concerns in local encampments.
This sentencing marks a significant conclusion in a case that highlights ongoing issues surrounding homelessness and violence.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.