Son of Pulitzer-Winning Novelist Charged With Rape in Manhattan

Abraham Chabon, 20, son of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Chabon and novelist Ayelet Waldman, has been charged with first-degree rape and second-degree strangulation in connection with an alleged January 25, 2024 attack. Prosecutors accuse him of choking and beating a woman, then raping her, causing injuries including loss of vision in one eye. Chabon, a New York University student, pleaded not guilty and was released on bail set at $45,000 cash or $150,000 bond. His attorney asserts his innocence and plans to vigorously contest the charges. The case is ongoing, with Chabon scheduled to return to court in August. His parents have been publicly noted during his court appearances, emphasizing their literary prominence.