This article was updated to adhere with AtNight Media’s Code of Ethics
In a startling development, renowned criminal justice reform advocate Adam Foss, aged 42, has been indicted on charges of rape and sexual abuse, Your Content has learned.
The charges stem from an alleged incident in 2017, where he is accused of assaulting a 25-year-old woman while she slept in a hotel room in Midtown Manhattan.
The survivor’s accusations came to light in 2020 when a blog post surfaced, detailing the distressing encounter with Foss. According to the New York Post, she had previously exchanged calls and texts with Foss for about a month before meeting him at the hotel.
Despite repeatedly rejecting his advances, she claims to have awoken to a horrific scene, with Foss allegedly committing the heinous act.
Adam Foss gained national recognition for his 2016 TED Talk focusing on criminal justice reform, a topic he had passionately advocated for as a former prosecutor. However, with these grave allegations now hanging over him, Foss’s reputation faces a severe test, leaving the public and legal community in shock and disbelief.
It is essential to remember that allegations are not equivalent to guilt, and Foss is entitled to a fair trial to determine his innocence or guilt in the court of law.
—
Your Content for the latest updates. Have a story or news tip? Contact our 24/7 newsroom at 833.336.8013 or e-mail our tip line: [email protected]