Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. today announced the sentencing of JERMAINE LONGMIRE, 45, to thirteen years in state prison with fifteen years of post-release supervision for attempting to rape a woman in Central Park in June 2024. On March 27, 2026, 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.

“Jermaine Longmire is facing significant time in state prison for attempting to rape a woman who was trying to enjoy her day off in Central Park. New Yorkers and visitors alike deserve to feel safe in Manhattan’s parks,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I want to thank the survivor for bravely testifying in this trial. I hope this sentencing can offer a sense of closure as she continues to heal from this traumatic assault.”

As proven at trial, at approximately 1:30 p.m. on June 24, 2024, a 21-year-old-woman was sunbathing in the Great Hills section of Central Park located at West Drive and West 104th Street.

While the woman was sunbathing, LONGMIRE approached her while exposing himself. The woman screamed and got up to run. As she was trying to escape, LONGMIRE tackled her from behind, pinning her down on the ground while attempting to rape her. Once the survivor fought him off, LONGMIRE ran down West Drive.

The survivor had injuries all over her body from LONGMIRE’s conduct.

Assistant D.A.s Jonathan Carfagno (Trial Bureau 40), Christina Awad (Trial Bureau 40) and Alexander Bourdakos (Trial Bureau 40) handled the prosecution of this case under the supervision of Assistant D.A.s Kaitlyn Flatley (Deputy Bureau Chief of the Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Bureau) and Vanessa Puzio (Chief of the Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Bureau), and Executive Assistant D.A. Justin McNabney (Chief of the Special Victims Division). Investigative Analyst Rachel Miller (Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Bureau) is providing invaluable assistance in this case.

D.A. Bragg thanked the NYPD Manhattan Special Victims Squad.

 

Defendant Information:

JERMAINE LONGMIRE

New York, NY

Convicted:

• Attempted Rape in the First Degree, a class C felony, one count
• Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, a class D felony, one count

Sentenced:

• 13 years in state prison
• 15 years of post-release supervision

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