The suspect who allegedly attacked two women in Venice was also charged with mayhem and sodomy.
Los Angeles County prosecutors charged the main suspect in the horrid Venice attacks with several crimes, including rape, torture and attempted murder. 'We are deeply outraged and appalled by these incomprehensible brutal sexual assaults committed against these two innocent survivors,' District Attorney George Gascón said. 'Such despicable acts have no place in our society and will not be tolerated.
'In total, the District Attorney's Office charged 29-year-old Anthony Francisco Jones with seven felonies:Two counts of forcible rapeOne count of sexual penetration by use of forceOne count of mayhem One count of torture One count of attempted murder One count of sodomy by use of forceProsecutors said Jones kidnapped multiple victims and inflicted great bodily injury during the alleged sexual assaults. Jones will be held without bail. If charged, he will face life in prison.
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