Overview
- The alleged assault occurred Nov. 16 inside a Wyandanch residence during an argument.
- Investigators say he hurled sulfuric acid from a Clorox bottle, melting the woman’s clothing and burning her face and torso.
- The victim was treated at Nassau University Medical Center as her condition worsened for about a week, and doctors anticipate reconstructive surgeries.
- Graves was arraigned on an indictment charging first- and second-degree assault, witness tampering, criminal contempt, and weapon possession, with bail set at $150,000 cash, $500,000 bond, or a $1 million partially secured bond.
- He pleaded not guilty, and prosecutors allege he called associates and tried to reach the hospitalized victim to deter testimony as the district attorney publicly condemned the attack.