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Men Charged With Sexual Assault In New Jersey Home Invasion, Authorities Say

KEARNY, N.J. (CBSNewYork) – Three men face a slew of charges following a home invasion in New Jersey, authorities say.

A woman told police the men came to her apartment in Kearny around 7:30 a.m. on December 22. She said the suspects demanded money, and then sexually assaulted her before stealing her vehicle.

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Three men face a slew of charges following a home invasion in New Jersey, authorities say. (Credit: Hudson County Prosecutor's Office)

A week later, authorities arrested three men in the case.

David Gualteros, 21, of Newark, and Evin Ferman-Argueta, 24, also of Newark, have been charged with aggravated sexual assault, kidnapping, robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, burglary, conspiracy to commit burglary, theft, terroristic threats and endangering the welfare of a child.

Erick Leon-Farinango, 21, of Belleville, was charged with conspiracy to commit robbery, burglary, conspiracy to commit burglary, and theft. Authorities said additional charges are pending against him.

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