Reported charges
Three criminal charges
Newsday and News 12 report charges of third-degree rape, first-degree sexual abuse, and criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation arising from an alleged October 15, 2026 incident.
Public information • Updated November 3, 2026
Antoine Munfakh:
Reported Allegations & Court Coverage
A source-linked overview of the criminal allegations reported in October 2026 involving a former Farmingdale State College adjunct instructor.
Case status: The sources below describe criminal allegations and pretrial proceedings. Munfakh pleaded not guilty and his attorney has publicly denied the allegations. He is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court. This site is independent and is not affiliated with the college, courts, or news organizations.
What has been reported
Court response
Not-guilty plea
Reporting states Munfakh pleaded not guilty at an October 16 arraignment. His attorney stated that he denies the allegations.
Employment context
Former college instructor
Farmingdale State College confirmed his adjunct appointment in Aviation Administration ended in June 2025, before the alleged incident.
Reported timeline
Alleged incident
According to published descriptions of the felony complaint, an alleged sexual assault and choking occurred in a campus parking lot. These claims remain allegations.
Arraignment
Newsday reports a not-guilty plea and bail conditions set by the court.
News coverage
Newsday, the New York Post, and News 12 published reports about the charges, the college's response, and the defense's denial.
Next court appearance
News 12 reported November 4 as the scheduled date. This page has no independently verified outcome for that appearance.
Original reporting
Newsday
October 23, 2026. Coverage of charges, plea, employment history and attorney response.
Read Newsday report ↗New York Post
October 23, 2026. Report on the allegations and court proceedings.
Read New York Post report ↗News 12 Long Island
October 27, 2026. Reporting on the charges, bail and temporary order of protection.
Read News 12 report ↗Editorial standards
This site summarizes publicly reported allegations and procedural developments, distinguishes accusations from proven facts, and links readers to original reporting. It does not publish private contact information, speculate about unreported conduct, or identify the complainant. Corrections and updated case outcomes should be incorporated promptly after verification.
This summary reflects the reporting linked above. Consult current court records for the latest docket information.