Jury Finds Harley Marolt Guilty in New Year's Eve Statutory Rape Case | Kansas City News

A jury in Platte County convicted 28-year-old Harley Marolt of statutory rape in the second degree after he allegedly assaulted a teen at a New Year’s Eve party in January 2019. The victim, who went to rest due to a headache, was reportedly targeted by Marolt when alone in the room. Though the victim sought medical help and reported the assault, key forensic evidence couldn’t be presented to the jury under current state law—which only allows such testimony for victims under 14—though that law will expand to cover teens under 18 as of August 28. This isn’t Marolt’s first offense: he has a prior conviction for a sex crime against another teenager. His sentencing remains pending. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/88feeddce44029d1