Indiana University student arrested for attempted rape in New York City
Chamberlain Nw-iue, a 21-year-old rising senior at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, has been arrested for attempting to rape one of his victims just a day after being released without bail for another attack.
Nw-iue, who was interning at Citibank in New York City, had only been in the city for a month when he was arrested for his first assault on June 27.
The initial incident took place in the heart of Greenwich Village, where Nw-iue assaulted a woman by sliding his hand down her pants and squeezing her buttocks. He then attempted to kiss her, but she bravely screamed for help, leading to his arrest on charges of forcible touching and sexual abuse.
Prosecutors requested $5,000 bail for Nw-iue due to his temporary residency in the city, but Judge Valentina Morales decided on supervised release instead. Shockingly, just 24 hours later, Nw-iue targeted a second woman in her East Harlem apartment.
He followed the victim, who was walking her dog, into her building and forcibly entered her room.
Threatening the victim to remain calm, Nw-iue declared his intention to rape her. Fortunately, the victim’s cries for help were heard by a vigilant doorman, who promptly alerted the authorities. Police arrived at the scene to find Nw-iue holding the victim against her will. He was immediately arrested.
At his Manhattan Supreme Court arraignment, Nw-iue pleaded not guilty to charges of burglary in the first degree as a sexually motivated felony and attempted rape. Judge Curtis Farber set his bail at $100,000 cash.
It was revealed that Nw-iue’s internship at Citibank lasted a mere 10 days before he was terminated due to behavioral issues. The financial firm expressed deep concern over the shocking allegations against their former intern.
This disturbing case highlights the importance of swift justice and the need for a thorough investigation into the background of individuals before granting them supervised release.
The victims in these heinous crimes have shown remarkable courage, and it is essential that they receive the support they need during this difficult time.