Man accused of sexually assaulting teen on CTA train
CHICAGO — A Chicago man is facing a felony charge in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a teen girl on a CTA train over the weekend.
According to Chicago, police 27-year-old Anfernee Thomas, an Austin resident, has been charged with one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
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Authorities say the charge stems from the alleged sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl that unfolded on a Purple Line train, just before 5 p.m. on Saturday afternoon.
According to police, the victim told officers that she was riding the train when she was allegedly approached by Thomas and sexually assaulted.
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Thomas was taken into custody on the scene and the victim was taken to the hospital for evaluation.
Thomas appeared in court on Tuesday for a detention hearing.
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