PHILADELPHIA - A founder of a skateboarding club has been charged with the rape and sexual assault of minors, prosecutors announced Wednesday.Rodney Watkins, 52, a founder of “Powerfulnailya” faces rape of a child, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse unlawful contact with a minor, and related charges.The alleged incidents occurred around 2011 and 2012 when the two victims were 11 or 12 years old.
According to prosecutors, the victims came forward as adults.The victims told police they interacted with Watkins at locations including POPS Skatepark at Trenton and Hazzard streets, Whitehall Skatepark at Torresdale Avenue and Wakeling Street, and Paine’s Park near the Art Museum.Watkins is accused of providing meals and travel for members of.