Abraham Chabon Arraigned on Manhattan Rape Charge

Abraham Chabon, son of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Chabon and novelist Ayelet Waldman, was arraigned in Manhattan on June 13, 2024, on charges of first-degree rape and second-degree strangulation following an alleged attack in January. Prosecutors allege Chabon, a New York University student, choked, carried, and sexually assaulted a woman, repeatedly striking her in the face and causing serious injuries, including stupor and loss of vision in one eye. Chabon pleaded not guilty and was released on $45,000 cash bail or $150,000 bond, with strong support from his family and partner. His attorney, Priya Chaudhry, maintains his innocence and expects the investigation to exonerate him. If convicted, Chabon could face five to 25 years in prison. The case has attracted attention due to the literary prominence of Chabon's parents.