NYC executive charged with depraved sexual violence against multiple women
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A private equity executive in New York City has been accused of using his apartment as a torture chamber where he subjected six women to a series of depraved acts, including rape, physical assault, and psychological torture. Ryan Hemphill, 43, has pleaded not guilty to a 116-count indictment that includes charges of predatory sexual assault, among others. If convicted, he faces the possibility of life in prison.
According to Manhattan prosecutors, Hemphill met many of his victims on various dating websites, where he offered them money in exchange for sex and companionship. He used fake money to pay some of them and threatened others with arrest or violence if they tried to escape. To further intimidate his victims, Hemphill claimed to have connections to law enforcement and organized crime.
Hemphill’s apartment was equipped with multiple surveillance cameras, capturing images of numerous women, many of whom were naked and blindfolded. Investigators also found a cache of weapons, ammunition, and drugs, including heroin, cocaine, amphetamines, and fentanyl.
During the assaults, Hemphill allegedly reenacted his victims’ past sexual traumas, forced them to ingest drugs, slapped and punched them, and restrained them with handcuffs and other devices. He used a cattle prod and shock collar on some victims, even while raping them. Additionally, he psychologically tormented the women by threatening them with weapons, urinating on them, and subjecting them to verbal abuse.
Some victims were coerced into recording videos in which they consented to the abuse, which Hemphill used to manipulate them into silence. Prosecutors raised concerns about Hemphill potentially fleeing the country due to his wealth and connections, including a history of philanthropy and family real estate holdings.
Judge Ann Scherzer ordered Hemphill to remain in custody, citing his willingness to go to extreme lengths to protect himself. Hemphill’s alleged behavior has shocked the community and highlighted the need for justice for his victims.
Fox News Digital has attempted to contact Hemphill for comment, but he has not responded. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
This horrifying case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of online dating and the importance of vigilance in protecting oneself from predators. The victims of Ryan Hemphill deserve justice, and it is crucial that he be held accountable for his heinous actions.
