New York Paralegal Blog

Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., today announces the sentencing of RAJEEV KUMAR, 31, to at least 15 years in state prison for the 2000 rape of a Manhattan resident. He will also be required to register as a sex offender. On June 7, 2011, the defendant pled guilty to the all of the charges against him: Rape in the First Degree, Sodomy in the First Degree, and Conspiracy in the Second Degree. According to documents filed in court and statements made on the record in court, in 2000, the victim reported to the police that she was raped. A rape kit was collected from the victim, and although DNA was recovered, no matches were found. In 2009, KUMAR was convicted of arson after setting a limousine on fire in Queens. His DNA, which was collected upon his conviction, matched the 2000 rape. Following his initial indictment on Rape and Sodomy charges in August 17, 2010, the defendant was also indicted on November 1, 2010, on one charge of Conspiracy in the Second Degree. Accor...

Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., today announced the indictment of RAJEEV KUMAR, 30, in the 2000 rape of a New York University School of Law student. KUMAR is charged with Rape in the First Degree and Sodomy in the First Degree. In 2000, the victim told police she was raped in a limousine. A rape kit was collected from the victim, and although DNA was recovered, no matches were found. In 2009, KUMAR was convicted of arson after setting a limousine on fire in Queens. His DNA, which was collected upon his conviction, matched the 2000 rape. “DNA evidence brings life to cold cases and delivers justice for victims, like the one in this case, who believe their cases might never be solved,” said District Attorney Vance. “Earlier this year my Office pushed to expand our DNA database by requiring DNA collection upon conviction for all Penal Law crimes. This will not only solve crimes, but save lives by catching repeat offenders before they can strike again. The success of the ...