Manhattan Private Equity Executive Faces 116-Count Indictment for Alleged Sexual Assaults and Torture of Six Women

On Thursday, the Manhattan District Attorney’s office unsealed a 116-count indictment against Ryan Hemphill, a 43-year-old private equity executive. Hemphill faces charges including predatory sexual assault, rape, and assault. The indictment, presented in the New York State Supreme Court, details a series of alleged crimes that began on October 3 of the previous year.

The charges against Hemphill involve accusations of sexual violence against six women over a five-month period. Prosecutors allege that Hemphill used his New York City apartment as the setting for these acts, which they described as a “torture chamber” of severe sexual violence. The indictment claims that Hemphill employed methods such as waterboarding and the use of a cattle prod, and that he recorded the assaults.

In addition to the physical violence, Hemphill is accused of threatening his victims to ensure their silence. Prosecutors state that he warned the women he could have them arrested or made to disappear, asserting his perceived invulnerability. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg emphasized the gravity of the allegations, noting the defendant’s claims of being “untouchable.”

Hemphill, who was arrested last month, remains in custody and has pleaded not guilty to the charges. The District Attorney’s office has indicated that there may be additional survivors who have not yet come forward. The case continues to unfold as authorities seek to provide justice for the alleged victims.