Man Gets 8 Years In Prison for Attempted Sexual Assault In Wburg

BROOKLYN, NY — An East New York man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for breaking into a woman's home in Williamsburg and attempting to sexually assault her while she slept, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said on Tuesday.

The district attorney said that according to the investigation, on Oct. 11, 2019, Akijah Hall broke into an apartment on Grand Street in Williamsburg and went into the bedroom of a 25-year-old woman who woke up to find him next to her bed, with his hand on her mouth and his other hand on her breast.

The woman's roommate came to her defense and struggled with Hall, who fled the scene, leaving several of his belongings — including his jacket, wallet and ID card — behind.

The district attorney said that a few hours later, Hall filed a police report for his missing belongings and was arrested at his home later that day.

"Today’s sentence ensures that the defendant is held accountable for this terrifying crime," Gonzalez said. "We remain committed to seeking justice for survivors of sexual violence and making Brooklyn safer for all.”

Hall, 29, pleaded guilty to second-degree burglary as a sexually motivated felony, first-degree attempted criminal sexual act, and first-degree sexual abuse, and was sentenced to eight years in prison and 15 years’ post-release supervision on Tuesday, the district attorney said.