By Gus Saltonstall
A man has been sentenced to more than a decade in prison for an attempted rape in Central Park in 2024, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced on Wednesday.
Jermaine Longmire, 45, was sentenced to 13 years in state prison, with 15 years of post-release supervision for attempting to rape a woman in Central Park on June 24, 2024.
On the day, a 21-year-old woman was sunbathing in the Great Hills section of Central Park near West Drive and West 104th Street, when Longmire snuck up to her and exposed himself, according to the DA’s office. The woman then attempted to run away, but Longmire tackled her from behind and pinned her down, the DA added.
The survivor was able to fight him off, and Longmire fled on West Drive, according to the DA.
Longmire was able to initially escape the scene, but was actually arrested for a different forcible touching pattern a few days later and while in custody, he was linked by DNA evidence to the Central Park attempted rape, CBS reported at the time.
Longmire had eight previous arrests in New York City, the majority of them related to sex-abuse crimes, CBS added.
“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,” Bragg said in a news release. “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.”
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Someone with EIGHT sex crimes walking the streets. Takes a TENth crime to put him in jail for 13 years.
1 year 4 months for changing the life of each victim – forever.
At least we know what the going rate is.
Almost two years from arrest to conviction. Sounds right
I am frustrated that it took eight prior arrests to get to this point but I appreciate that it finally happened. A longer time in jail would be preferred but it is better than a slap on the wrist.
Curious as to what the prior eight crimes were and what the sentences were for each of those?