A foreign exchange student accused of sexually battering her 14-year-old sister was in court Thursday.
Police say 21-year-old Marta San Jose, a foreign exchange student from Spain, and her late husband, 50-year-old Dale Leary, performed sex acts with San Jose’s 14-year-old sister.
Authorities responded to an attempted murder-suicide at their Cutler Bay home involving Leary and his ex-wife, Claudia, on July 4.
A hose was found near the car, which police believe, was connected to its exhaust pipe in order to pump carbon monoxide into the vehicle. Leary died at the scene while his ex-wife survived and was transported to a nearby hospital. She has not been charged by police.
About five years ago, San Jose was brought to South Florida on a foreign exchange program to stay with Leary and his then-wife. Leary later divorced his wife to marry San Jose. The couple then invited San Jose’s sister to live with them.
At the time, all four people lived in the same house, according to authorities.
San Jose and Leary were arrested for sexual abuse of the 14-year-old in June.
During a hearing Thursday, San Jose's attorney claimed there is only one abuser in the case -- Dale Leary.
This case has gotten the attention of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system, and they have taken steps to ask the federal government for a more thorough screening process when it comes to host families in foreign exchange programs.
The State was expected to file formal charges against San Jose, but the hearing has since been rescheduled for July 27.
San Jose remains in jail.