Bay City man headed for trial on rape charge

A Bay City probationer charged with raping a 22-year-old woman was in court for an evidence hearing today. Thomas J. Moreno Jr., 22, is charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving force or coercion. Moreno was charged Sept. 13 and has remained jailed on $250,000 cash or surety bond. The victim testified that June 23, 2010, she left her 2-month-old daughter in the care of her mother and went to Moreno’s home in the 300 block of North Linn Street to hang out. On the way to Moreno’s home, the victim bought liquor. The woman testified that she, Moreno, a friend she identified as “G” and Moreno’s brother drank and played basketball. Later, the victim, Moreno and G went into Moreno’s bedroom to listen to music. “I was buzzed,” the victim said.

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