Chamberlain Nwi-ue, a 24-year-old former investment banking intern at Citibank and student at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, appeared in Manhattan criminal court on rape charges stemming from an incident in June 2024. Prosecutors are considering offering him a plea deal of 10 years in prison followed by eight years of supervised release if he pleads guilty. Nwi-ue, who was well-groomed and ambitious prior to his arrest, now appears disheveled with receding hair and cuffed hands, reflecting the stark contrast between his former life and current situation.
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In October 2024, a woman identified as Jane Doe filed a civil lawsuit against Cornell University and seven former fraternity brothers from Chi Phi, alleging she was drugged and raped at a fraternity house on the Ithaca campus. Her lawyer, Thomas Giuffra, says she was "incapable of consent" due to being "completely, grossly intoxicated." No criminal charges have been filed against the men involved.
Jane Doe's case has sparked widespread outrage among students and alumni, with many calling for accountability from Cornell's administration during public hearings. At a recent meeting organized by the Student Assembly, over 100 attendees voiced their frustration and demanded changes to how sexual assault cases are handled on campus. Some speakers alleged that university officials were more concerned about protecting Cornell’s reputation than seeking justice.
Online support for Jane Doe includes social media campaigns where women post videos declaring solidarity under titles like "I am Jane Doe," attempting to shield her identity from online sleuths trying to unmask her. Efforts by these internet detectives have led to at least one case of mistaken identity.
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A once-polished former investment banking intern and top business school student appears to be getting crushed by the consequences of an attempted rape he allegedly committed.
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he → polish → rape
Chamberlain Nwi-ue, 24, is accused of following a woman into her New York City building and forcing his way into her apartment before trying to rape her.
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ue → accuse → her
The young man was a rising senior at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, one of the highest-ranked business schools in the country, and was in New York City for an internship with Citibank at the time of the alleged crime in 2024.
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man → rise → 2024
The woman he attempted to rape was only saved after her terrified screams were heard by her doorman, who went to check on her and called 911, according to police.
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who → attempt → police
Nwi-ue was arrested on June 29, 2024, and charged with first-degree rape, first-degree sexual assault, first-degree burglary with the intent of causing injury and second-degree burglary motivated by sex.
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ue → arrest → sex
He pleaded not guilty.
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The former business school student, who boasted a sharp appearance and ambitious career intentions on LinkedIn, appeared in a downtown Manhattan courtroom on Monday.
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Nwi-ue showed up stone-faced with disheveled, receding hair and his hands cuffed behind his back, displaying a stunning change in appearance since his arrest two years ago.
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Prosecutors said in court that they are considering offering him 10 years in prison followed by eight years of supervised release if he changes his plea to guilty.
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Former Citibank intern and Indiana University Kelley School of Business student Chamberlain Nwi-ue, 24, is accused of forcing his way into a woman's apartment and attempting to rape her
Nwi-ue appeared in Manhattan criminal court Monday with disheveled hair, displaying a stunning change in appearance since his arrest in June 2024
Nwi-ue, who was being represented by a female attorney standing in for his regular public defender, did not indicate whether he plans to accept the deal.
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Prosecutors also said that they have received the result of a DNA test which they would use as evidence if the case goes to trial.
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The defense asked Judge Curtis Farber for about a month and a half of extra time to review the DNA evidence.
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defense → ask → evidence
The judge consented and scheduled the next hearing for November 23.
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judge → consent → November
The crime Nwi-ue is accused of came less than 24 hours after he was released without bond for a previous alleged sexual assault, in which police said he stuck his hand down a woman’s pants and tried to forcibly kiss her in the middle of the street.
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he → accuse → street
Prosecutors in that initial case had asked the judge for a $5,000 bond, but Nwi-ue was instead granted supervised release because he was not a permanent resident of New York City.
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he → ask → City
Following the second arrest, Nwi-ue was given a $100,000 bond.
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ue → follow → bond
He has since remained in jail.
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He → remain → jail
When Nwi-ue was taken into custody for attempted rape, he allegedly told police that his victim made eye contact with him on the street, which was an ‘invitation’ for him to force his way into her apartment.
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him → take → apartment
‘When you’ve had interactions with the opposite sex for a while, you can read the signals.
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It was like an invitation to come to her apartment to see what’s up,’ he allegedly said, according to court documents.
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Prosecutors said they were considering offering Nwi-ue 10 years in prison followed by eight years of supervised release if he alters his plea to guilty.
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He is pictured in court on Monday
Nwi-ue was arrested for attempted rape less than 24 hours after he was released without bail for another alleged sexual assault.
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He is pictured in court on Monday
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He → picture → Monday
After he followed the woman into her home, Nwi-ue allegedly told her to ‘f***ing calm down’ and said, ‘I’m going to have sex with you,’ the court documents state.
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documents → follow → you
When police arrived at the apartment, they found him holding onto his victim, authorities said.
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After he was taken into custody, he allegedly made comments about other women he saw, such as ‘I would f*** her.’
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Citibank issued a statement in 2024 that said Nwi-ue was fired from his internship at the firm because of behavioral issues and that he committed both of his alleged crimes after getting the boot.
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He was terminated within two weeks of starting his internship because of complaints about behavior,' a spokesperson said.
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spokesperson → terminate → behavior
The Daily Mail has reached out to Citibank for further comment, as well as the Indiana University Kelley School of Business.
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Mail → reach → Business
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