Woman Raped By NYC Corrections Officer Posing As TV Producer: DA

NEW YORK CITY — A New York City correction officer posing as a television producer lured a 20-year-old woman to his home, where he raped and imprisoned her, prosecutors said.

Anthony Martin, 32, was arraigned on charges of first-degree rape, first-degree sexual abuse and other crimes, prosecutors said.

Martin is accused of contacting the victim via social media, posing as a producer who was casting a new show and inviting her to his residence, prosecutors said.

On March 26, 2024, the victim arrived at Martin’s home expecting to meet other producers and prospective cast members.

When the 20-year-old woman arrived at Martin’s home, he was there alone. When Martin began to touch her leg, the woman attempted to leave, prosecutors said.

Martin blocked her exit, pulled down her pants and then raped her, prosecutors said.

When finally permitted to leave Martin’s residence, the victim reported the attack to police and sought medical attention.

“This defendant – a New York City correction officer – lured a young woman to his home with promises of casting her in an upcoming television show. Instead, he allegedly sexually assaulted her and imprisoned the woman. Thank you to the brave survivor for coming forward, District Attorney Melinda Katz said. "My office is committed to standing up for the survivors of sexual violence, and we have secured a grand jury indictment against the defendant for first-degree rape.”

If convicted, Martin faces up to 25 years in prison.