A Johns Hopkins University student told a Baltimore jury Thursday that she fought off a stranger who attacked her on the Homewood campus on Oct. 18, 2025, and that the man now on trial is the one who tried to assault her.
The 20-year-old international student testified that a man first approached her that evening to ask for directions. Later, near Decker Quad, she said he grabbed her from behind, threw her to the ground, and tried to pull off her clothes. She described kicking and grabbing his hair until she was able to break free. On the stand, she pointed to defendant Raymond Lunn as her attacker and told jurors, “I was fighting back,” according to The Baltimore Banner. Lunn is charged with attempted rape, assault, and related sex-offense counts.
Charging documents and surveillance
Charging documents state that the man thanked the student after she gave him directions, then later followed and attacked her. He allegedly wrapped her in a “bear hug,” forced her to the ground, and tried to undress her before running off when he heard people nearby, according to WMAR-2 News.
Police say they arrested 32-year-old Raymond Willis Lunn after receiving a tip, and that he is a repeat violent offender and registered sex offender, as reported by CBS Baltimore.
Prosecutors’ account in court
In opening statements, Assistant State’s Attorney Keera Gilbert told jurors that “students should be able to walk across their campus without fear.” She said the state plans to call two witnesses who found the student immediately after the attack and to play surveillance footage from before and after the incident. Gilbert also acknowledged that there is no DNA evidence linking Lunn to the scene, The Baltimore Banner reported…