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Charges: Home invader attacked woman with Taser, attempted to rape her
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Kyle Brown , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The 19-year-old suspect is accused of attempting to rape a woman and is charged with attempted first-degree criminal sexual conduct and burglary.
A Brooklyn Center man is facing felony charges after allegedly entering a south Minneapolis home. The 19-year-old suspect is accused of attempting to rape a woman and is charged with attempted first-degree criminal sexual conduct and burglary. The victim reported being attacked with a Taser and fighting back against the suspect.
Another woman in the house witnessed part of the incident and spoke to police. Further details about the case are available from court records and a criminal complaint filed against the suspect, who has been identified as Cordero Orlando Ratcliff Jr.
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Category: local Published: August 3, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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