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Lawyer Faces 116 Charges for Alleged Torture of Six Women

5/1/2025

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A 43-year-old lawyer and private equity executive, Ryan Hemphill, is facing a staggering 116 charges, including rape and predatory sexual assault, for allegedly torturing six women in his Manhattan apartment. Prosecutors allege he wielded his wealth and fabricated connections to instill fear in his victims. Hemphill, who has pleaded not guilty, is currently held without bail.

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A 43-year-old lawyer and private equity executive, Ryan Hemphill, is facing a staggering 116 charges, including rape and predatory sexual assault, for allegedly torturing six women in his Manhattan apartment. Prosecutors allege he wielded his wealth and fabricated connections to instill fear in his victims. Hemphill, who has pleaded not guilty, is currently held without bail.