A New Orleans woman was arrested Thursday by Grambling State University Police after she allegedly threatened to harm the victim in a recent assault case.
Four witnesses reported hearing Mia Elaine Pierre, 19, of New Orleans make threats to beat up the victim in a September 18 sexual assault. The victim had told investigators the suspect, who was known to her, engaged in the assault while she was too intoxicated to resist.
Lamaj M. Kendrick, 20, of New Orleans, was questioned at the GSU Police Department last Tuesday and subsequently arrested for third degree rape.
Pierre is alleged to have threatened to beat up the victim and that “they are wasting time and money” in charging Kendrick, her cousin. Pierre’s roommate also heard statements about harming the victim according to the arresting officer’s booking affidavit.
The victim told GSU police she was in fear for her life.
Pierre was located at her dorm and questioned about the statements. Pierre stated she did not say anything about the victim and denied mentioning her.
Based on the statements of four witnesses, Pierre was arrested for intimidating a witness by threat of force.
If convicted, Pierre could face imprisonment for up to 20 years and a fine of $50,000.
Pierre’s bail was set at $1,500.
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