NYC Anchorwoman Darlene Rodriguez Husband, Sgt. David Rodriguez Charged With Rape

Posted on March 20, 2008
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Sgt. David Rodriguez, the husband of New York City anchorwoman Darlene Rodriguez, has been charged with the rape of a 17-year-old girl. Police Sgt. David Rodriguez has pleaded not guilty to the charges and posted $25,000 bail. It is reported that Sgt. Rodriguez is accused of raping the teen after arresting her 35-year-old boyfriend on domestic violence charges. “He engaged the victim and forcibly raped her,” said a commissioner.

Darlene Rodriguez, a WNBC anchorwoman was seen crying outside the courtroom but insisted that her husband is innocent. “I’m her to support my husband. I believe in him. I love him. He’s innocent 100 percent,” she said. Sgt. Rodriguez has been suspended without pay. If convicted, he faces 25 years in prison.