Mexican Officials: 9-year-old mother is at least 12

Authorities in the Mexican state of Jalisco say tests have revealed that a girl who gave birth two weeks ago is between 12 and 13 years of age, not 9 as the parents had claimed.

Authorities in the Mexican state of Jalisco say tests have revealed that a girl who gave birth two weeks ago is between 12 and 13 years of age, not 9 as the parents had claimed.

A police officer charged with the rape of a 17-year old girl challenged his accusers to a DNA test to prove if he is really guilty when he came before media in the Northern Police District (NPD), Thursday morning.
With the case being readied in court, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group in Central Visayas (CIDG-7) appears reluctant to present the DNA test results on the blood samples taken from the Pajero of suspect Bella Ruby Santos. CIDG-7 lawyer Inocencio dela Cerna said they’re unsure whether or not to present the DNA test results [...]