Police: Queens Woman, 67, Sexually Assaulted By Man Asking For Water
Cops say when the woman invited the suspect in, he asked for money. When she said she had none, authorities said the man stole jewelry and sexually assaulted her at knife point.
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Cops say when the woman invited the suspect in, he asked for money. When she said she had none, authorities said the man stole jewelry and sexually assaulted her at knife point.
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