Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced today that Nua Mitaj, 33, of New Rochelle, was arraigned on an indictment charging him with several felonies in relation to his alleged rape of a woman in December 2024.
Mitaj was arraigned before Judge Robert Prisco Tuesday on Rape in the First Degree, a class B felony, Rape in the Third Degree, a class E felony, Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, a class D felony, and Unlawful Imprisonment in the Second Degree, a class A misdemeanor. Mitaj is due back in court on June 23.
Bail had been set by the local court at $10,000 cash/$20,000 bond/$30,000 partially secured bond, and the defendant has since posted bail. A temporary order of protection has been issued on behalf of the victim.
DA Cacace said: “No means no. That is the beginning and end of the conversation. As alleged by my office, this defendant completely ignored his victim’s protestations and committed a violent act of rape against her. We will ensure he is swiftly prosecuted and faces accountability for his alleged conduct.”
The allegations stem from an incident in the early morning hours of Dec. 29, 2024, wherein the defendant forcibly subjected the victim to sexual contact and penetrative sex at a New Rochelle hotel, despite her protestations against that conduct, according to a felony complaint filed in the case.
The investigation was conducted by the New Rochelle Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by Sex Crimes and Human Trafficking Bureau Chief Michelle Lopez.
