A Brooklyn man, 22-year-old Amadou Kane, has been charged with attempted rape and robbery after allegedly assaulting a woman jogging in Shirley Chisholm State Park. The victim was attacked from behind, punched, and nearly raped before she recognized her assailant, who claimed to have a knife. The incident occurred during daylight on September 12, 2023, and was interrupted by a stranger on a motorcycle, allowing the victim to call for help. Kane has been indicted on multiple felony charges and is scheduled to return to court in 2025.
On Sept. 12, 2023, a 51-year-old woman was jogging when she was attacked by Amadou Kane, who allegedly attempted to rape her in Shirley Chisholm State Park.
The defendant, Amadou Kane, has been charged with multiple offenses including first-degree attempted rape and first-degree robbery as a sexually motivated felony.
Brooklyn District Attorney Gonzalez emphasized the importance of justice in this case, praising the stranger who intervened and state troopers for their efforts in identifying the suspect.
Bail has been set at $150,000 cash or $350,000 bond, and Kane is scheduled to return to court on April 25, 2025.
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