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Judge limits defense in Ramapo rape trial

One of four Chestnut Ridge Middle School students

Photo credit: Leslie Barbaro | One of four Chestnut Ridge Middle School students accused of raping two young Ramapo girls leaves Rockland County Family Court Tuesday in New City after a hearing to determine whether to toss out statements the boys made to police after the alleged incident. (July 10, 2012)

Defense attorneys for four Chestnut Ridge Middle School boys accused of raping two young sisters in their Ramapo home won't be allowed to quiz the older sister -- a 14-year-old -- about a past sexual attack by a relative, a Rockland County judge ruled Friday.

Family Court Judge Sherri Eisenpress shut down efforts by the boys' attorneys to try to impeach the 14-year-old's credibility by asking...

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