Man Raped Woman After Keeping Her at Hollywood Home for 6 Days: Police
Arrest Made in December
A man in Hollywood, accused of sexually battering a woman after holding her against her will for six days at his home, was arrested in December, police said.
Charges Filed
Antonio Paez, 38, is facing several charges, including false imprisonment, sexual battery of a victim over the age of 12 years old, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill.
Denial of Bond
He was denied bond by a judge on Wednesday.
The Incident
According to an arrest report, on Dec. 22, 2024, Paez threatened the victim by “holding a firearm in his hand and telling her she wasn’t allowed to leave his house.” The report states that Paez pointed the gun at the victim and told her to take her clothes off. He would then rape the victim as he kept the gun pointed at her head. This would continue five times over six days as the victim was held captive, the report said.
The Victim’s Escape
On the final day of her imprisonment, the report said, the victim managed to escape Paez’s home and was able to call emergency services.
Threats
As she was speaking with Hollywood Police, the victim received threatening messages from Paez, with one saying he would put three bullets in her, the report said. He also sent her a picture of himself and three other men, telling the victim he was waiting for her to come back so he could send her to heaven, the report said.
Rape Exam and Hospitalization
The victim, the report said, was taken to the hospital and a rape exam was performed.
Conclusion
The incident is a disturbing reminder of the severity of sexual violence and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable. It is crucial that we continue to prioritize the safety and well-being of victims and work towards creating a society that is free from sexual violence.
FAQs
* What are the charges filed against Antonio Paez?
+ False imprisonment, sexual battery of a victim over the age of 12 years old, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill.
* Was Antonio Paez denied bond?
+ Yes, he was denied bond by a judge on Wednesday.
* What happened during the incident?
+ Antonio Paez threatened the victim, held a gun to her head, and raped her multiple times over six days as she was held captive in his home.
* How did the victim escape?
+ On the final day of her imprisonment, the victim managed to escape Paez’s home and call emergency services.
