Man Tried To Rape Sunbather In Central Park, Prosecutors Say

CENTRAL PARK, NY — A man who attempted to rape a woman in Central Park has been convicted on all counts at trial, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said Friday.

According to Bragg, the defendant, 45-year-old Jermaine Longmire, exposed himself to a 21-year-old woman who was sunbathing in the park near West Drive and West 104th Street around 1:30 p.m. back on June 24, 2024.

The woman screamed as Longmire approached and tried to escape, but before she could run, he tackled her from behind, pinned her down and attempted to rape her, Bragg said.

The survivor managed to fight off her attacker for a second time, eventually causing him to flee down West Drive, Bragg said. The survivor had injuries all over her body from the attack, Bragg said.

"A woman was enjoying a sunny summer day in Central Park before Jermaine Longmire tackled her and attempted to rape her. A jury of his peers convicted Longmire for this brutal and terrifying attack," Bragg said.

"New Yorkers and tourists alike deserve to enjoy New York’s parks without fearing for their safety."

A New York State Supreme Court jury convicted Longmire on one count each of attempted rape in the first degree and sexual abuse in the first degree. He is expected to be sentenced on May 12.

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