Man accused of naked rape attempt in Oakwood Cemetery faces 54 years if guilty at trial

Kenneth Kaufman mug shot

Kenneth Kaufman, pictured in a Aug. 11, 2020 mugshot, was charged with attempting to rape a student jogging in Oakwood Cemetery on Oct. 7, 2020.New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services

Syracuse, NY -- A naked Syracuse man accused of trying to rape a college student running through Oakwood Cemetery doesn’t like a proposed plea to 15 years in prison.

But Kenneth Kaufman, 35, of 1074 S. Clinton St., could face three and a half times longer in prison -- up to 54 years -- if he’s convicted of all of his charges at trial, prosecutor Maureen Barry revealed in court Monday.

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