Woman jailed for ‘violent attack’ on blind man

On November 9, 2024By Pranco

BINGHAMTON (WBNG) – The Broome County District Attorney’s Office has announced the sentencing of a woman for a violent crime.

The District Attorney’s Office said Rashima I. Rollocks, 35, of Binghamton will serve seven years in prison after being convicted of second-degree assault.

On June 19, 2023, Rollocks committed “a violent attack” on a 75-year-old man who is blind in his Binghamton home.

“Rashima Rollocks has been sentenced to the maximum allowable prison sentence of seven years for her violent attack on a 75-year-old victim,” District Attorney Paul Battisti said in a news release. “Our office is committed to pursuing justice in cases of violent attacks and we will continue to hold offenders accountable to the fullest extent of the law to ensure the safety and justice of all victims.”

Rollocks will also serve three years of post-release supervision.

The case was investigated by the Binghamton Police Department. Deputy District Attorney Lucas Finley prosecuted the case.