Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. today announced the all-count trial conviction of JERMAINE LONGMIRE, 45, for attempting to rape a woman in Central Park in June 2024. 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, 2026.

“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,” said District Attorney Bragg. “New Yorkers and tourists alike deserve to enjoy New York’s parks without fearing for their safety. I thank the survivor for courageously recounting the assault and our skilled prosecutors for securing an all-count conviction in this case.”

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) are handling 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

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