Manhattan Jury Nails Central Park Sunbather Attacker Jermaine Longmire

A Manhattan jury on Friday, March 27, 2026, convicted Jermaine Longmire on all counts for attempting to rape a woman who was sunbathing in Central Park, wrapping up a multi-day trial in New York State Supreme Court. Jurors found Longmire guilty of attempted rape and sexual abuse, and he is scheduled to be sentenced on May 12, 2026.

D.A.'s Office Announces Verdict

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced the verdict in a press release from the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, calling the attack "brutal and terrifying." According to the office, a New York State Supreme Court jury convicted Longmire on one count of Attempted Rape in the First Degree, a class C felony, and one count of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, a class D felony. He is expected to return to court for sentencing on May 12, 2026.

The Attack and the Evidence

Prosecutors said the assault occurred around 1:30 p.m. on June 24, 2024, in the Great Hills area of Central Park near West Drive and West 104th Street. According to reporting at the time by NY1, Longmire approached a 21-year-old woman who was sunbathing, exposed himself and then tackled her from behind. The survivor managed to fight him off, and she was treated for cuts and bruises.

Investigation and Arrest

Authorities said forensic testing and surveillance footage played key roles in identifying Longmire. News coverage at the time reported that DNA recovered from the victim's clothing, along with a facial-recognition match, helped link him to the scene. He was arrested on June 26, 2024, on related warrants, after an investigation that ABC7 and other outlets described in detail when the case first became public.

Legal Next Steps

The D.A.'s office said the trial team included Assistant D.A.s Jonathan Carfagno, Christina Awad and Alexander Bourdakos, who prosecuted the case under the Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Bureau, and it thanked the NYPD's Manhattan Special Victims Squad for its work. Longmire faces sentencing on May 12, 2026, when a judge is expected to impose penalties for the class C and class D felonies, according to the Manhattan District Attorney's Office.

Broader Context

The 2024 incident and subsequent trial reignited concerns about safety in one of the city's most iconic green spaces, prompting increased patrols and plans for additional cameras in certain parts of the park, according to contemporary coverage. CBS New York and other outlets reported on the city's response as the case unfolded.

Longmire will remain in custody pending sentencing. The D.A.'s office said it will continue to support the survivor through its Special Victims Division as the case moves into its final stage.