Campus Horror: Ex-Professor Accused

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Police charged a former Long Island college professor with raping a student in a campus parking lot, based on a detailed felony complaint and rapid police response.

Story Snapshot

Court filings allege a campus assault with specific acts and a precise time and place.
Prosecutors charged the ex-professor with rape, sexual abuse, and obstruction of breathing.
The college says police were alerted by a 911 call and campus officers aided the student.
The accused pleaded not guilty, and his lawyer denies the claims.

Charges Filed After Detailed Campus Complaint

Newsday reported that Suffolk County court records say the attack happened in Parking Lot 6 at Farmingdale State College. The filings describe breast touching, forced oral sex, and choking with the student’s lanyard during the alleged assault inside a vehicle. Police and prosecutors charged the former professor with first-degree sexual abuse, third-degree rape, and third-degree criminal obstruction of breathing. A judge arraigned him on October 16 in Suffolk County court, according to the same report.

The New York Post said the complaint places the time around 2:48 p.m. on October 15 in a campus lot. That clear time and location could be checked against video, phone records, and any nearby witnesses. The charge for obstructing breathing signals that prosecutors treated the alleged choking as its own criminal act, not just part of a broader claim. That aligns with how such cases are often structured in New York courts.

Institution Response and Safety Focus

Farmingdale State College said Suffolk County police notified campus police after a 911 call. The college said campus officers responded fast and supported the student. Officials did not release the student’s identity. They focused on safety, cooperation with law enforcement, and services for those affected. Such statements are common during open cases and aim to help students while police handle the criminal investigation and evidence gathering.

Broader research shows that sexual harassment and misconduct in higher education are more common than formal reports suggest. The National Academies has found rates of harassment among female students and staff far above what official complaints alone capture. Those findings describe harassment broadly, not the specific criminal acts named here. They still explain why schools stress reporting tools, counseling, and clear referral paths to the police when a student calls for help.

Legal Posture and Evidence Pathways

The defense says the accused is innocent. The Post reported that he pleaded not guilty, and his lawyer firmly denied the accusations. That sets up a standard criminal process, where prosecutors must prove each charge beyond a reasonable doubt. Courts will weigh the complaint, any medical records, phone and dispatch logs, body-camera video, campus footage, and statements from officers or witnesses to test what happened and when it happened.

Experts note that when strangulation is alleged, doctors may look for bruising, voice changes, or small red spots in the eyes or mouth. Medical tools such as scans can document injuries and guide care. In many sexual assault cases, physical and digital evidence help confirm key facts, even when DNA is limited. Those steps can matter in court, where specific details and timing can support or defeat each element of the charges.