Introduction to the Case
The Brooklyn rape suspect, identified as Eric McMichael, kept his head down in front of reporters and photographers asking him about the crime as detectives walked him out of the SVU headquarters on Nevins Street in Boerum Hill on Nov. 7.
The suspect accused of a heinous and violent rape of a 12-year-old girl in Brooklyn was apprehended on Friday.
Arrest and Charges
Detectives from the Brooklyn North Special Victims Unit (SVU) booked Eric McMichael, 27, of Clay Street in Greenpoint on two counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault, burglary and endangering the welfare of a child. McMichael kept his head down in front of reporters and photographers asking him about the crime as detectives walked him out of the SVU headquarters on Nevins Street in Boerum Hill on Nov. 7.
Eric McMichael hid his head in apparent shame after being arrested for the heinous rape of a 12 year old girl on Thursday night.
Photo by Lloyd Mitchell
Details of the Incident
Police said McMichael allegedly followed the 12-year-old girl into a residence near the corner of Morgan and Skillman Avenues in Williamsburg at about 5:45 p.m. on Nov. 6. WABC-TV reported that the attack occurred in the lobby of a building within the nearby Cooper Park Houses public housing complex. Cops said he allegedly shoved the girl to the floor and proceeded to rape her. Following the attack, the suspect fled in an unknown direction.
Response and Aftermath
Officers from the 94th Precinct responded to the scene. EMS rushed her to a local hospital in stable condition. McMichael is scheduled to be arraigned Saturday morning in Kings County Criminal Court.
Conclusion
The arrest of Eric McMichael brings some measure of relief to the community, but the incident serves as a stark reminder of the need for continued vigilance and support for victims of sexual violence. It is crucial that such cases are thoroughly investigated and that justice is served to the fullest extent of the law.
FAQs
- Q: Who is the suspect in the Brooklyn rape case?
- A: The suspect is identified as Eric McMichael, 27, from Greenpoint.
- Q: What are the charges against Eric McMichael?
- A: McMichael is charged with two counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault, burglary, and endangering the welfare of a child.
- Q: Where did the incident occur?
- A: The attack happened in the lobby of a building within the Cooper Park Houses public housing complex in Williamsburg.
- Q: What is the condition of the victim?
- A: The 12-year-old girl was taken to a local hospital and is in stable condition.
- Q: What are the next steps in the case?
- A: McMichael is scheduled to be arraigned in Kings County Criminal Court.
