Overview

• Ryan Hemphill, a wealthy private equity executive, is accused of raping and torturing at least six women over five months in his Manhattan apartment.
• The 116-count indictment includes charges of predatory sexual assault, rape, and witness tampering, with allegations of physical and psychological torture involving waterboarding, cattle prods, and shock collars.
• Prosecutors say Hemphill used online platforms like Seeking and Sugardaddy to lure victims with false promises of financial support, then recorded the assaults as 'trophies.'
• Investigators found extensive evidence in Hemphill's apartment, including videos suggesting the possibility of dozens or even hundreds of additional victims.
• Hemphill remains jailed without bail due to concerns over his wealth, connections, and alleged intimidation tactics, as prosecutors continue their investigation.