Bismarck Group Home Worker Accused of Rape

A group home worker in Bismarck is accused of raping a 15-year-old boy and threatening him with violence.

23-year-old Ethmonia Barclay has pleaded not guilty to felony corruption of a minor.

She could face up to five years in prison if convicted.

Police allege Barclay threatened to tell other staff members at Charles Hall Youth Services that the boy sexually assaulted her if he didn’t comply with her demands.

She also is accused of threatening to have relatives attack the boy.