A metropolis correction officer allegedly raped a 20-year-old girl at his Queens house in March after posing as a tv producer who may assist her land an performing gig, prosecutors stated Monday.
Rikers guard Anthony Martin Jr., 32, was charged with first-degree rape after he allegedly contacted the sufferer over social media whereas pretending to work in present enterprise, the Queens District Legal professional’s Workplace stated.
When the lady arrived at Martin’s Springfield Gardens house on March 26, she anticipated to satisfy different producers and different attainable solid members.
However when the sufferer walked inside, Martin was by himself and began touching her leg, prosecutors alleged.
She tried to flee, however was stopped by Martin who then allegedly pulled down her pants and raped her, in keeping with the district lawyer’s workplace.
When Martin lastly let the sufferer depart the house, the younger girl went to police and sought medical remedy.
District Legal professional Melinda Katz thanked the “courageous survivor for coming ahead” in an announcement.
“My workplace is dedicated to standing up for survivors of sexual violence and we’ve got secured a grand jury indictment in opposition to the defendant for first-degree rape,” Katz stated.
Martin was additionally charged with first-degree sexual abuse, third-degree rape and second-degree illegal imprisonment and will withstand 25 years behind bars. He’s presently free after posting bond.
Protection lawyer Steven Gaitman stated his shopper is able to battle the accusations.
“On the finish of the day he’s adamantly denying the fees and he appears ahead to vigorously defending (himself) straight by litigation,” he advised The Submit.
Martin, who’s labored as a correction officer since 2015, was suspended with out pay on April 2, in keeping with a Division of Correction spokesperson and his lawyer.
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