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Surveillance footage of the suspected groper. (credit: NYPD)

Manhattan ‘Gentleman Groper’ Cops Plea, Is Sentenced To Therapy

The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office said Thursday that Paul Kraft pleaded guilty to five counts of forcible touching in a creepy crime wave that had women from the Upper East Side to Lower Manhattan on edge.

2013/05/02

Surveillance footage of the suspected groper. (credit: NYPD)

New Suspect Charged As ‘Gentleman Groper’ On Subway

Another man has been arrested and charged as the “Gentleman Groper” seven months after charges were dropped against another man.

2012/12/03

New surveillance photos of the so-called "Well-Dressed Groper" were released on May 10, 2012. (credit: NYPD)

NYPD Puts Women On Notice As Search For ‘Well-Dressed Groper’ Continues

The NYPD is out in force looking for the guy. The new image is the clearest picture we’ve seen of the man who has attacked at least four women since February.

2012/05/11

New surveillance photos of the so-called "Well-Dressed Groper" were released on May 10, 2012. (credit: NYPD)

Cops Hope Clearer Images Of ‘Well-Dressed Groper’ Lead To Arrest

Police released crystal clear images of the man dubbed the “Well-Dressed Groper,” who is believed to be responsible for at least four forcible touching incidents in Manhattan in recent months.

2012/05/10

Karl Vanderwoude outside a Manhattan courthouse on Monday, May 7, 2012 (credit: CBS 2)

Charges Against Alleged ‘Well-Dressed Groper’ Dropped

Karl Vanderwoude walked out of court Monday morning after a Manhattan criminal court judge dismissed all the charges against him.

2012/05/07

Karl Vanderwoude (credit: CBS 2)

Charges Against Accused ‘Well-Dressed Groper’ Expected To Be Dropped

Karl Vanderwoude is expected to meet with Manhattan’s District Attorney on Monday during which the charges against him for allegedly groping women are expected to be dropped.

2012/05/06

Karl Vanderwoude (credit: CBS 2)

EXCLUSIVE: Karl Vanderwoude Tells CBS 2 He Is Not The ‘Gentleman Groper’

The 26-year old Bible study leader said his life has been a nightmare since his arrest ten days ago.

2012/04/23

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