Three teens admit to sexual assault of girl who later took own life

Three teenage boys have admitted to sexually assaulting a 15-year-old Northern California girl who later took her own life after photographs of the attack were circulated to classmates, according to published reports.

The San Jose Mercury News first reported the case, soon followed by the San Francisco Chronicle.

In September, two 16-year-old boys admitted in Santa Clara County Juvenile Court to participating in the sexual assault and possessing photos of the girl, Audrie Pott, the newspapers reported, citing documents and other sources.