California woman’s mouth wired shut after attack in ritzy waterfront neighborhood [Video]

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One of two Los Angeles-area women who were brutally attacked in LA’s Venice Canals neighborhood on April 6 is speaking out about the horrific and near-deadly crime.

Los Angeles authorities have arrested and charged Anthony Francisco Jones, 29, with two counts of forcible rape, one count of sexual penetration by use of force, one count of mayhem, one count of torture, one count of attempted murder and one count of sodomy by use of force in connection with the attacks, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.

“We are deeply outraged and appalled by these incomprehensible brutal sexual assaults committed against these two innocent survivors,” DA George Gascón said in a Monday statement. “Such despicable acts have no place in our society and will not be tolerated. Our office is fully committed to prosecuting the individual accountable for these crimes with …