BOSTON (WHDH) - A Lynn man was arraigned in connection with an early morning attack on a female victim in South Boston.
Felix Palmer, 36, is facing rape, indecent assault and battery and assault and battery charges after the Sept. 23 attack at D and West 3rd streets.
According to Suffolk County Assistant DA James Duffy, at about 5:30 a.m. that day, Palmer attacked a female victim walking on D Street. He allegedly told the victim to “run” and “repent” before punching her in the head and sexually assaulting her. He was identified through a description provided by the victim and surveillance footage. He was arrested on Sept. 30.
A judge ordered Palmer held pending a dangerousness hearing scheduled for Oct. 6.
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