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Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Son of Pulitzer-winning author Michael Chabon accused of rape, strangulation in NYC
NEW YORK — The 22-year-old son of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Chabon has been accused of choking and raping a woman in Manhattan last year, prosecutors announced. Abraham Chabon, a student at New York University, is facing a count of second-degree strangulation and first-degree rape in connection with the the alleged attack, according to a criminal complaint viewed by the Daily News He pleaded not guilty to both counts during an appearance in Manhattan Criminal Court on June 13 and he was released following the arraignment, after Judge Kacie Lally set bail at $45,000 cash or a $150,000 bond. The alleged incident occurred inside a building on East 12th Street on Jan. 25 2024, according to the complaint. That's where Chabon allegedly grabbed the woman by her neck and forced her onto the bed. She said he choked her to the point where she struggled breathe as he raped her. She also alleged that Chabon repeatedly struck her in the face 'causing stupor and loss of vision in one eye' as well as pain, swelling, and bruising to her neck and face. An attorney for Chabon, Priya Chaudhry, declared his innocence in a statement to The New York Times, adding that he 'was as shocked by these false allegations as anyone.' Chaudhry also noted that Chabon 'has strong family support and a devoted partner who all believe in his innocence. We hope the prosecutor's investigation reveals his innocence quickly.' His father, Michael Chabon's writings include 'The Mysteries of Pittsburgh,' 'Wonder Boys,' 'The Yiddish Policemen's Union,' 'Telegraph Avenue,' and 'The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay,' which won the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for fiction. It also served as inspiration for an opera of the same name, set to have its New York premiere at the Metropolitan Opera this fall. His mother, Ayelet Waldman, is also a writer known for her books 'Bad Mother' and 'A Really Good Day: How Microdosing Made a Mega Difference in My Mood, My Marriage, and My Life.' The couple share four children, including Abraham.
New York Times
19-06-2025
- New York Times
Son of Author Michael Chabon Is Charged With Rape in Manhattan
The 22-year-old son of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Chabon faces rape and strangulation charges after a woman accused him of choking and hitting her while sexually assaulting her, court records show. The man, Abraham Chabon, was arrested last week in connection with an episode last year, according to a criminal complaint filed by prosecutors with the Manhattan district attorney's office. The younger Mr. Chabon, a New York University student whose mother, Ayelet Waldman, is also a well-known writer, pleaded not guilty to first-degree rape and second-degree strangulation charges in Manhattan Criminal Court last Friday, court records show. Mr. Chabon, who sometimes uses his mother's surname, was released after Judge Kacie Lally set bail at $45,000 or a $150,000 bond, and is scheduled to return to court in August, court records show. A lawyer for Mr. Chabon, Priya Chaudhry, did not respond to a request for comment. She told The New York Post, which reported the charges earlier, that her client 'is innocent and was as shocked by these false allegations as anyone.' A spokesman for N.Y.U. did not respond to a request for comment. The episode in question occurred in a building on East 12th Street in January 2024, according to the complaint, which does not list a specific address. The woman whom Mr. Chabon is charged with assaulting told the police that he grabbed her neck and applied pressure to the point that she had trouble breathing, the complaint says. The woman said he carried her to his bed and continued to choke her, the complaint says. While choking the woman, the complaint says, Mr. Chabon raped her and struck her repeatedly in the face, 'causing stupor and loss of vision in one eye.' The woman told the police that she had experienced 'pain, swelling and bruising to her neck and face,' according to the complaint. Michael Chabon's novels include 'The Mysteries of Pittsburgh,' 'Wonder Boys,' 'The Yiddish Policemen's Union,' 'Telegraph Avenue,' and 'The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay,' which won the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for fiction and is the basis for an opera of the same name that is scheduled to have its New York premiere at the Metropolitan Opera this fall. Mr. Chabon and Ms. Waldman have four children, including Abraham, and they have both written about their experiences as parents. Kaja Andric contributed reporting.
Daily Mail
18-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Nepo baby son of Pulitzer-winning novelist charged with brutal rape
The son of Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Michael Chabon has been charged with brutal rape, as prosecutors say he choked and beat the victim while he molested her. Abraham Chabon, 20, was charged on June 12 with second-degree strangulation and first-degree rape in connection with the alleged January 25, 2024 attack, the New York Post reports. Prosecutors say the New York University student grabbed the victim by the neck, constricting her airway and making it difficult for her to breathe. Chabon then allegedly carried the victim to a bed, where Manhattan prosecutors say he raped the woman and 'struck [her] repeatedly in the face... causing stupor and loss of vision in one eye.' But Chabon maintained his innocence as he appeared in court for the second time on Wednesday. 'Abe is innocent and was as shocked by these false allegations as anyone,' his attorney, Priya Chaudhry, told the Post. She noted that her client 'has strong family support and a devoted partner, who all believe in his innocence. 'We hope the prosecutors' investigation reveal his innocence quickly,' Chaudhry continued. 'Meanwhile, we prepare to fiercely fight this false allegation and clear this gentle young man's name.' Chabon is now out on bail, after Manhattan Criminal Court Judge Kacie Lally set his bail last week at $45,000 cash or $150,000 bond. The amount was not an issue for the nepo baby, whose mother is Israeli-American novelist Ayelet Waldman, and whose father is known for his books Wonder Boys and Telegraph Avenue. The elder Chabon also received a 2001 Pulitzer Prize for fiction for The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, and was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters in 2012. His son now faces a prison sentence of five to 25 years if he were to be convicted on the rape charge.
New York Post
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Son of Pulitzer-winning novelist Michael Chabon charged with rape
The son of Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Michael Chabon is facing a felony rape charge for allegedly choking and beating a woman while molesting her, Manhattan prosecutors said. Abraham Chabon, 20, was charged June 12 with second-degree strangulation and first-degree rape earlier in the alleged Jan. 25, 2024 attack, according to a felony complaint unsealed in court. The younger Chabon, a student at NYU, made his second court appearance Wednesday after being arraigned on the charges last week. Abraham Chabon, left, was charged with second-degree strangulation and first-degree rape. Steven Hirsch He is accused of grabbing the victim by the neck, making it difficult for her to breathe, then carried her to a bed where he raped her and 'struck [the victim] repeatedly in the face… causing stupor and loss of vision in one eye,' the complaint said. He arrived at the courthouse with his mother, Israeli-American novelist Ayelet Waldman. His father is a noted American writer and Pulitzer Prize winner, whose works include 'Moonglow,' 'Wonder Boys,' The Mysteries of Pittsburgh' and 'Telegraph Avenue.' The 20-year-old is the son of Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Michael Chabon (left). Instagram/ayeletw Chabon won the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for his novel, 'The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay.' Michael Chabon was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters in 2012. Abraham Chabon was released after his June 13 arraignment, with Manhattan Criminal Court Judge Kacie Lally setting bail at $45,000 cash or a $150,000 bond.
Express Tribune
05-04-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
OpenAI and Microsoft face joint copyright litigation
Listen to article A series of high-profile copyright lawsuits against OpenAI and Microsoft have been consolidated into one legal proceeding in New York, despite objections from many of the authors and news organisations involved. The US judicial panel on multidistrict litigation issued a transfer order on Thursday, moving 12 lawsuits—including those filed in California by authors Ta-Nehisi Coates, Michael Chabon and Sarah Silverman—to the Southern District of New York. These will now be combined with other cases filed by the New York Times and authors such as John Grisham, Jonathan Franzen and Jodi Picoult. The order stated that the lawsuits share factual questions concerning allegations that the companies used copyrighted works, without consent or payment, to train large language models (LLMs) powering tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Microsoft's Copilot. 'Centralisation will allow a single judge to coordinate discovery, streamline pretrial proceedings, and eliminate inconsistent rulings,' the panel said. While plaintiffs had opposed the consolidation, arguing the claims were too distinct, the panel concluded that the complexity and overlap of technological and legal issues warranted unified handling. OpenAI welcomed the development. 'Our models are trained on publicly available data, grounded in fair use, and supportive of innovation,' a spokesperson said. In contrast, Steven Lieberman, lawyer for the Daily News, said the outlet would pursue claims of 'widespread theft of millions of Times and Daily News works.' The litigation comes amid broader concerns over AI's use of copyrighted material. Several authors involved in these suits have also filed complaints against Meta, accusing it of using the shadow library LibGen to train its models. On Thursday, authors protested outside Meta's London offices, criticising the company's handling of their work. Meanwhile, Amazon confirmed that its new AI-powered 'Recaps' feature for Kindle series is live, prompting concerns about the accuracy of generated summaries. In the UK, lawmakers are pressing the government over similar copyright issues, calling for a full economic assessment before moving forward with AI training exemptions.
