An 18-year-old Yale student has been charged in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a woman aboard a Manhattan subway train last month, though his attorney says the accusation is false.The New York City Police Department told Fox News Digital that Ari Shtein, of Washington, D.C., was arrested July 8.Court records reviewed by Fox News Digital show he faces charges including first-degree sexual abuse, third-degree aggravated sexual abuse, forcible touching on a bus or train, third-degree sexual abuse and four counts of endangering the welfare of a child.NYT COLUMNIST SAYS SHE 'DEEPLY' REGRETS PRAISING SENATE HOPEFUL AFTER RAPE ALLEGATIONThe New York City Police Department released this image of Ari Shtein while seeking the public's help identifying a suspect in connection with an alleged sexual assault aboard a Manhattan subway train.(NYPD)The charges stem from an incident reported June 28 at about 3 p.m.
aboard a northbound R train approaching the West 28th Street and Broadway subway station in Manhattan, NYPD said.Police said a 30-year-old woman reported she was sexually abused while riding the train.She exited at the station and was transported by EMS to a local hospital for treatment, while the suspect remained aboard the train.Court records show Shtein pleaded not guilty at his arraignment before Judge Ilona B.
Coleman and was released on his own recognizance.He is scheduled to return to New York Criminal Court on Aug.
26.SWALWELL CALLS SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS 'FLAT OUT FALSE,' SAYS HE WILL FIGHT THEM 'WITH EVERYTHING'The alleged assault happened on a New York City subway car.(Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images)Shtein's attorney, Priya Chaudhry, denied the allegations in a statement to Fox News Digital."Every strap-hanger has encountered unhinged people on the subway.
Unfortunately, when Ari visited our City, it was his turn," Chaudhry said."Ari did not assault anyone.He was visiting bookstores with a friend when his life was turned upside dow...