Indictment and Allegations
Ryan Hemphill, a 43-year-old private equity executive, faces a 116-count indictment including predatory sexual assault, rape, and assault, accused of drugging, restraining, and beating six women over five months in NYC.
Prosecutors allege Hemphill used his wealth and power to intimidate victims, showing a "power imbalance" by threatening them with guns, knives, and torture devices like shock collars and cattle prods.
Legal Proceedings and Reactions
Hemphill pleaded not guilty and was ordered to remain in jail without bail. His previous acquittal in a 2015 choking incident has drawn attention to his alleged pattern of abuse.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch expressed deep concern over the allegations, highlighting the severity and disturbing nature of Hemphill's actions and the potential for more victims.