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Suspect arrested in rape of 82-year-old woman

Police say they have arrested a young man for the alleged rape of an 82-year-old woman. Police say Asa Roberts,18, snuck into the victim's Brighton Beach apartment on Monday while she was outside sweeping

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Jul 17, 2015, 11:07 PM

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