Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. today announced the sentencing of JERMAINE LONGMIRE, 45, to thirteen years in state prison with fifteen years of post-release supervision for attempting to rape a woman in Central Park in June 2024. On March 27, 2026, 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.
“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,” said District Attorney Bragg. “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.”
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…