New Rochelle policeman Sgt. David Rodriguez, the husband of a prominent New York City anchorwoman, was arrested on 1st degree rape charges after having sex with a 17 year old girl.
The incident allegedly occured February 8, after police officers were called to the 17 year old girl's home for a domestic incident. The 35 year old boyfriend was arrested on domestic charges, and released that night. After the release, police were called again to the residence, including Rodriguez, and the boyfriend was charged with violating an order of protection. The girl's boyfriend is not being charged with statutory rape because the AOC in New York is 17.
The victim alleges that on February 10, Rodriguez forced his way into her home and sexually attacked her.
His wife, Darlene Rodriguez, anchorwoman of WNBC-TV's "Today in New York," was in tears outside the courtroom before the arraignment. But she left the courthouse dry-eyed with her husband and said,
"I just want to say I know a lot of you and a lot of you know me. I'm here to support my husband," she said. "I believe in him. I love him. And he's innocent 100%."
Rodriguez did not speak, but his attorney, Stephen Worth, said the charge was false, the investigation was slipshod and the girl "has a number of motives to make up a false allegation." He did not elaborate.
[New Rochelle Police Commisioner Patrick Carroll]said the investigation was thorough.
"We took our time," he said. "We didn't jump to any conclusions." Carroll had announced the rape allegation, without naming Rodriguez, more than a month ago, and suspended him with pay. At the time, he said the sergeant had "a sterling record."
Rodriguez, a nine year veteran, pleaded not guilty to 1st degree rape, which carries a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison, and posted his $25,000 bail yesterday.
The incident allegedly occured February 8, after police officers were called to the 17 year old girl's home for a domestic incident. The 35 year old boyfriend was arrested on domestic charges, and released that night. After the release, police were called again to the residence, including Rodriguez, and the boyfriend was charged with violating an order of protection. The girl's boyfriend is not being charged with statutory rape because the AOC in New York is 17.
The victim alleges that on February 10, Rodriguez forced his way into her home and sexually attacked her.
His wife, Darlene Rodriguez, anchorwoman of WNBC-TV's "Today in New York," was in tears outside the courtroom before the arraignment. But she left the courthouse dry-eyed with her husband and said,
"I just want to say I know a lot of you and a lot of you know me. I'm here to support my husband," she said. "I believe in him. I love him. And he's innocent 100%."
Rodriguez did not speak, but his attorney, Stephen Worth, said the charge was false, the investigation was slipshod and the girl "has a number of motives to make up a false allegation." He did not elaborate.
[New Rochelle Police Commisioner Patrick Carroll]said the investigation was thorough.
"We took our time," he said. "We didn't jump to any conclusions." Carroll had announced the rape allegation, without naming Rodriguez, more than a month ago, and suspended him with pay. At the time, he said the sergeant had "a sterling record."
Rodriguez, a nine year veteran, pleaded not guilty to 1st degree rape, which carries a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison, and posted his $25,000 bail yesterday.
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