“A jury of William Hathaway’s peers found him guilty of raping a young woman at his apartment in the West Village following their first date,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This conviction makes clear that initial consent is not a blank check for rape. This survivor clearly said stop again and again, but the defendant did not. I thank her for taking the stand and delivering frank and honest testimony while enduring repeated claims that she was a liar full of regret. I’m grateful to the members of the jury for their service and several days of careful deliberation. The Manhattan D.A.’s Office believes survivors of sexual assault and regularly takes on difficult cases – if you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, we are here to help: call 212-335-9373.”