A 43-year-old man is accused of raping six women over five months in New York City. He is charged with predatory sexual assault, and prosecutors said he threatened victims to keep them silent. The defendant is currently in jail and could spend the rest of his life there if convicted.
The accused man’s apartment was equipped with surveillance cameras, and investigators found images of many other women there. The man met the women through websites for “sugar daddy” relationships. He convinced the women to confide in him, then reenacted their past traumas while assaulting them.
The man is accused of using drugs and physical restraints to overpower and torture his victims. He allegedly tricked them into ingesting substances that disabled them and forced them to sign contracts dropping complaints. The man is charged with bribing a witness and keeping women quiet with threats and coercion.
The judge ordered the man to remain in jail without bail due to concerns about his wealth and connections. His lawyer requested moving him to a rehabilitation facility, but the judge ruled that jail was necessary to ensure his return to court. The man’s behavior shows he will go to great lengths to avoid facing charges.
