Framingham Man Indicted on Charges of Forcible Rape

FRAMINGHAM –  A 19-year-old Framingham man was indicted today on charges stemming from an attack against a 15-year-old female in Framingham, Middlesex District Attorney Marian T. Ryan informed the public today.

Nathan Williams, 19, of Framingham, was indicted by a Middlesex Grand Jury on charges of aggravated forcible rape of a child, subsequent offense (three counts); kidnapping; assault with a dangerous weapon; indecent assault and battery on a person 14 years or older (two counts); and intimidation of a witness.

His arraignment in Middlesex Superior Court has not yet been scheduled.

According to authorities, on Wednesday, April 3, a 15-year-old girl was attacked while walking on Gorman Road in Framingham.  Framingham police launched an immediate investigation.

It is alleged that the defendant kidnapped the victim at knifepoint and forced her into a wooded area, where she was sexually assaulted.

Based on the evidence, including forensic evidence obtained during the course of the investigation, police obtained probable cause to arrest the defendant.  Williams was arrested April 8, 2013 in Framingham. 

He was arraigned April 9 in Framingham District Court.  Following a dangerousness hearing on April 17, Framingham District Court Judge Robert Greco ordered the defendant held without bail. 

The charges are allegations and the defendant is assumed innocent until proven guilty. 

The case is being investigated by Framingham Police.

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Tejal Mehta and Tom O’Reilly.  The Victim Witness Advocate is Joanne Szeto.  The Child Interview Specialist is Margaret Leavitt.