Im sorry, but at 14 years of age, this girl knew better! If in fact he did rape her, why did this happen 2 more times before she said/did anything about it? Why did she accept the cigarettes, pot & alcohol? Why was she anywhere near his house, let alone sleeping on his couch!

It's people who begin to blame the victim is why victims never speak out! I've been a victim before. Obviously he must've been trusted by the family and her.

Suzanne,
Are you serious? You must be a child yourself. That would have to be the only reason you are so ignorant. I refuse to have a battle of wits with someone who is obviously unarmed, but I will say that you are what is wrong with society today! Always blame the victim. What kid did not experiment at that age? Especially when an adult that you know and TRUST is giving it to you. You have no idea who this person was to the victim so you have no right to judge her for sleeping on his sofa. People like you make me sick to my stomach!!! God Bless you if this ever happens to someone in your family (or you) because I am sure you would be singing a different tune!! Your comments are pathetic, at best!!!

Gina is right. YOU DO NOT know who this man is to the victim. Almost teenagers experiment. Did you just skip those years? I know both families involved and I will say it's a very sad situation to put it mildly. The victims family trusted him whole heartily with their daughter. I feel sorry for both families but no sympathy whatsoever for this man. You should really think before you speak. I hope this never happens to anyone in your family or you for that matter. I'm praying for both families because frankly he hurt more people then he will ever realize.

Remember, innocent until proven guilty. However, once proven guilty... send him on his way to the middle east with an anti-muslin tattoo on his forehead.

Some folks"..... A 14 yr old does NOT have emotional/ intellectual capacity to give consent and more than an infant can understand to stop crying because mommy is coming with its bottle, it's just not warm enough yet. Suzanne, I'm sorry ppl have taken advantage of you, hurt you and used you and then shifted the responsibility on you, THE ADULT ALWAYS KNOWS BETTER, no matter what. He took advantage of a newly pubescent teen, paid, attention to her, just as she physically is becoming a woman, with all those feelings that a young girl doesn't know how to handle.

Obviously no one commenting on here knows either of the families. Ive known them both for years and there has been many problems with this girl, running away and trying to get attention. That's all this is was a cry for attention because she was mad at her parents and someone she trusted made her go back home to them and for that she wanted to make him suffer. The man being charged isn't perfect but hes a great guy and would never do anything like this. Your all looking at the girl as the victim but you can make up a complete b.s story run to the cops and say there was no one around and they are going to believe the little girl in every story. If they gave this girl a lie detector test she'd fail on the first question! The parents are to blame for this if they didn't let her throw so many hissy fits and run away weekly she wouldn't know she could get away with murder. If you don't know either of the people in this then you shouldn't feel so strongly on it because I would bet money on it that if you knew the family's you'd all change your minds.

Actually Kelli, I do know both families, and you obviously do not. If you did, you'd know she does not nor did not run away weekly. So you don't know as much as you think you know. If he was so innocent, why did he never profess his innocence to her parents? So, don't say I don't know the families, because I know both families very well and I'm telling you, he was wrong. If she was making this up, her story would've changed and it didn't. Again, as others have said, let's blame the victim.

Actually her story changed a couple times, also if she was raped then why did she keep going back over there? if she ran away that night why didn't she go to a friends house? I'm sorry but if you were touched or raped you wouldn't go to that persons house for comfort. I use to have her on Facebook and her parents and I know she at least use to run away weekly maybe not any more because shes involved with this. Also the reason he couldn't tell his story to the parents is because the cops will not let them talk. When chargers have been brought up you cant talk to one another without a lawyer. Isn't that taught in like 3rd grade?

There's your proof that you know NOTHING!! She hasn't been to his house since this incident. You obviously HAVE NO CLUE!!! You have no idea what he said to her parents for her to go over. You are obviously only hearing his side of the story. I'm sure there is much more he HAS NOT told you. And again, she did not run away weekly. And I can guarantee you that can be proven.

Not since the time where she made the charges, read the article which u clearly have not read it says that he made advances to her and she still continued to go back. Im sorry but if someone 30 almost 40 years older then me hit on me I wouldn't go back again and AGAIN to see what he might do next. That's were it shows SHES LIEING or she just really loves attention!

You'll see how this plays out. Don't worry. Unlike you, I've heard both sides. And I can tell you, you don't know all of the story, only his. but let me ask you this, do you have children or grandchildren? Nieces? Just wondering how you'd react if they said he did this to them. Would you be so quick to defend him? Just some food for thought. I'm out!

Oh, and one more thing before I forget, you shouldn't hide behind a fake name because the mother doesn't know anyone named Kelli.

See your on her side. Ive known her child for a very long time. I know how she acts. So good try. I already know how its gonna play out its gonna be in favor of the girl why? because shes a little girl who lies and the court has no proof either way there for they r gonna side with her because shes a minor

I don't know either side but I find this very sad. Someone so quick to blame the victim because you know the accused and feel he would never do something like this. Did you know that 7 out of 10 children who are molested, are molested by a family member or a close family friend? This includes rape. Most victims are raped by someone they know. Just because you know him, doesn't mean he isn't capable. No one thought one of my family members were capable. I was called a liar and every name in the book. No one believed me and refused to do anything about it. I still had to go to their house and functions where this person was. It took once incident finally, when my mom came home from work early and heard me yelling for help. Did you stop to just even think that maybe this victim was afraid no one would believe her? It does happen you know. And from my own personal experience, in order for a district judge to send it to common pleas court, there needs to be enough evidence against the accused to go to that court.

On another note, I can only assume you are not a parent. Because if you were, you would know that all kids, regardless of their age, have hissy fits. My 16 year old still has them when I won't let her go to the mall for crying out loud. So, as you don't want others to be so quick to judge you "innocent friend", do be so quick to judge the victim. I can only wonder if he did this to someone else.

Kelli, who are you? and why do you think you know so much about this. if you know both families then you know me. why don't you call me and and we can discuss further.... if not shut up!!! mike , u know my number

john, its because she is afraid to say her name is Rachel. just shameful....... and Rachel, if Cardillo such a good guy why was he doing what he was doing in the first place. that's no friend of the family. bottom line is he was trusted, and what happened shouldn't have happened, any of it! now its his turn! i may be 3000 miles away but not for long!.

HA yea mike if you know everything like your trying to make it seem you'd know im not Rachel I know Rachel very well and she is one of the sweetest people on this planet so don't talk about her at all she has nothing to do with this. Its nice that you point fingers at people trying to guess who I am. How childish is that really? I cant tell you what my name is nor do i really want the family of the "victim" harassing me and complaining. Ive known Cardillo my whole life, I was there when his son passed away, he wouldn't hurt a fly. Like I said before if you don't know the "victim" personally or Cardillo then you have no reason to bash him or any of his friends or family its extremely childish. And Mike I know the victim, her family, some of there friends, Cardillo, his family, and some of his friends but I have no idea who you are at all. Obviously I know way more about this then the random people on here claiming to have a clue on whats going on.

And for the millionth time I know both the victim and Cardillo so can everyone get that straight so I don't have to clear that up every day

Well Kelli, looks like you’re throwing the same hissy fit as you so elegantly described in an earlier post…..no need for that. Its ok if you truly don’t know either party, you’ll be ok. Kelli, look it’s pretty simple, as a matter of fact I think this will probably go back to sixth grade social studies, but maybe you didn’t make it that far, and well I’m sorry to hear that. But at the end of the day the sixth amendment, affords us the right to confront accusers without obscurity. Therefore if you are not willing to share your name, maybe out of fear of getting beat up (that’s my thought), then you shouldn’t be making the statements you did in the earlier posts. It’s actually quite ignorant if you ask me and also Anti- American. At the end of the day, grow a set or just shut up. Go find another article for your negative networking or whatever it is you’re doing. Maria, WELL PUT! And thank you.

First let me say Maria, I am so sorry for what you went through. No one should ever have to go through that. I'm so sorry that your family didn't believe you because they thought that family member would ever do anything like that. I hope in time if you haven't already, heal from this.

Kelli, since you know everything, you should know who Mike is. I too was there when his son died. I was there for his recent divorces. I can't believe you would mention the death of his son in the forum, but let's talk. How did he die Kelli? Let's talk about the speech the accused gave at his sons funeral just as things were wrapping up, how he chastised all his son's friends because they were just at that spot the year before burying someone else for the same reason. YET, he goes and gives drugs and alcohol to a minor (which he has admitted to publicly) a few years after he has to bury his son for that same reason.
I highly doubt the family or friends of the victim would harass you. Please. I think they have more important things to worry about.
Do you know why the victim was at his house that night? Just curious. since you know so much. And as for your opinion of "rachel". That's a bit to be desired. I guess everyone is entitled to their opinion.
There are several victims in this whole mess. The Cardillo family (minus the accused) and the victim and her family. I just hope and pray they can all heal from this.

How am I throwing a hissy fit? Maybe you need to go back to school as you implied that I didn't graduate. Most likely you didn't,but I have graduated thank you very much. And Im sorry if my "negativity" upsets any one on here since that's all that people are writing on here is negative comments, I don't understand why you just pick out mine. Oh wait that's because everyone on here doesn't care that someone who is innocent will spend years in prison because a girl lied. But its ok as long as your all happy that's all that matters right? As for Mike and John maybe i know who you are but I really dont think so at all. I was around for his divorces and I was there for his sons funeral, also the one the year before that. Im not talking about the drugs or alcohol, but honestly at her age your so use to saying no to your parents about everything why wouldn't you just say no to alcohol and drugs? Weve all been that age you just say no easy as that. Several victims is a complete understatement, if Cardillo is charged and sent to jail over this it will ruin his entire life, and his family will be devastated. We know he wouldn't do this, we have known him long enough. And weve known the victims family long enough to know how there daughter acts. Yeah I'm afraid of being beat up that's it. HA Also unlike the people on this site I don't comment on random things when I get bored just to have online fights with random people about things. That is as childish as it gets.

But I am commenting on here because I know the family's and frankly think this entire thing is a load of b.s. And saying that putting my real name on here wouldn't get me harassed is a load of shit because Ive got people on this site that say they went to my cousins funerals, and were there for Cardillos divorces, and that are saying that I'm looking to get beat up and to grow a pair. Yeah really mature. No id rather just not say I'm name so that's its easier since your already having such an amazing time bashing my family and my self. So its ok for you to bash Cardillo but not anyone else? So yea this is exactly how America works your right I forgot.

Yea, actually you’re correct; I am suggesting you go back to school. Have you just read your post??? If you are any day over 13 years old you should be embarrassed with your grammar and punctuation. Don’t hate the truth….. it can only make you stronger.

Just one question Kelli, How do you know he didn't do it??? And no one is bashing your family. If you read the comments (many have said) they feel sorry for both families involved just no sympathy is felt towards him. I know exactly who you are! And I can tell you that you have not been around this victim in over a year if not close to 2. she's had more conversations with your grandparents than she's ever had with you! So your statements about hissy fits and getting what she wants are coming from your uncle or your own assumptions. You my dear were no picnic as a teenager. And yes teenagers do experiment. The statement that I was trying to make (which you couldn't figure out) was that he being an adult should've known better, especially considering the circumstances of your cousins passing. Did you not read Maria's comments??? Or are you just bypassing them because you don't want to consider the fact that your uncle is lying!

OK one question how do you know that he DID do it? Why don't you just think that one over? Yea and insulting me is going to make you happier right? Are you 5? Also you don't know who I am, have you ever met me? No, there for you have no way of saying you know how I was as a teenager. You aren't my parents there for you have no idea how I was. Also all you are doing is assuming you know who this is, not who i am because you have no clue at all. Also my uncle never put these thoughts in my head. I believe facebook and what you put on it can be read by anyone right? There for what you put on there is for everyone to see. So when you post a comment on there that your child misbehaves more often then not, and a couple times put comments on there about her running away, people are gonna find out. Never once did I say my uncle told me about how she acts, Ive talked to her, know people her age that know her, and had her on Facebook and her parents when I had a Facebook. That's all I need. Also saying that he should of known better then to offer anything I completely agree with, but she is old enough to know what alcohol is and to say no. End of story. I have read everyones comments on here. I feel bad for the people who have had it happen in the past with it being themselves, family or friends, but that still has nothing to do with my uncle what so ever. You just all wanna believe he did it. So the "grown" men on here bashing your once "friend" and me is 100% childish.

Don't you people have better things to do then bash someone you don't even know? Guess not. I only starting commenting on here because some very cruel things were said about a very close family member. If you feel so bad for his family then you wouldn't bash him, because your hurting his loved ones just as much as him. Then once again after a couple weeks of no one commenting on here then I saw the post thinking that I am Rachel. That hurt just as bad, because I use to be very close with Rachel, and putting her name out there like that was ridiculous! You people can be as mad as you want that she isn't on the same side as you. And why is that? Oh yea because she knows BOTH sides of this story very well and knows who would lie and who wouldn't. Also telling me my comments are negative, have you read your own? I would ASSUME not, since yours are much more negative then mine.

I have been following this story since the day I read it in the paper. I do not know the victim, however I can say I know the accused and his family. And I must say I am not surprised. I have always told my husband over many years that one of these days of all 5 kids in this family 3 of the boys, including this one, would cause heartache to this family. And lo and behold, my money was on this one. Comes across like he's sweet and what not, but I could always see trouble in his eyes. Yes, I am a neighbor on the street where this mans parents live. This man along with his brothers, drink way too much and I swear in the summer, when they are out at the pool in the back yard, I smell something funny. So, none of this surprises me. He even partied it up with the girl next to to his parents, who was louder than the rumble of thunder. Miss Kelli, with all do respect to you, I can say in my old age, I do remember things I was taught in history, hopefully you will too...before an arrest comes an investigation, after that is completed a decision is made to arrest or not...in this case an arrest was made. It then goes to a low court (district magistrate here in pa). That judge during a preliminary hearing needs to decide if there's enough evidence a/k/a proof to make the charges stick and hold for higher court. Obviously, that seems to be the case. There is evidence a/k/a proof your uncle just may be guilty. I just pray the rest of these boys grow up and not cause anymore heartache.

Wow KC how quick we forget what this family has done for you and your brother. And family values? Where do you get off even discussing them? You of all people have no room to talk. These parents NEVER gave their daughter alcohol. Your neighbor pinned you all so well.

Alright look I know both families I know all of the stories going around I know everyone who is commenting and as for you 'kelli' im not going to say your name because im 95% sure I know who it is but 1. She did not run away to his house 2. Yes she is wrong for taking the drugs, beer, and the cigetettes but he is 45 YEARS OLD! HE SHOULD KNOW BETTER!! And she was raped AFTER she ran away because she ran away in February! And 'kelli' I bet you experimented when you were her age so you have no room to talk. You have no idea how hard it must of been for her to come out and say this you don't. So unless you can be in her shoes for five minutes be quiet and don't judge her. She is 14 and has so much shit going on right now. And as for Cardillo, the look in his eyes gave it away that he was hitting on her. Did she pick it up right away no why because she probably didn't know what to think. 'Kelli' you disguist me.

Any updates on this story Patch?

A pre-trial conference is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 22