- Antonio Taylor overpowered his
parole officer during a check-up visit,Memphis Police said. - He held her at gunpoint and repeatedly beat and sexually assaulted her, Fox 13 reported.
- Taylor was arrested and charged with aggregated rape,
kidnapping , and assault.
A Memphis man kidnapped and raped his parole officer during a check-up visit on Thursday, according to an affidavit from Memphis Police.
Antonio Taylor overpowered the federal employee, pinned her down, and stole her gun, Fox 13 reported.
He then held her at gunpoint and repeatedly beat and sexually assaulted her, the media outlet said.
The woman was eventually able to escape and notified the police.
She was taken to hospital for treatment after suffering cuts and bruises to her head, neck, and legs, Fox 13 said.
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Once the police officers arrived, there was reportedly a standoff between Taylor and law enforcement, a neighbor told the media outlet.
Taylor was arrested and has been charged with multiple counts, including aggravated rape, kidnapping, and assault.
The 31-year-old had previously been convicted of aggravated assault in 2009, a