06
February
COPS NAB BRONX THUG IN RAPE OF 14 YEAR OLD
New York Post/Jamie Schram, Jennifer Fermino and Marsha Kranes
Anthony Hightower, a 36 year old Bronx ex-con with a history of 29 arrests, the last oneresulting in his classification as a sexually violent offender, is back behind bars accused ofrepeatedly raping a 14 year old relative.
He was charged with sexually assaulting the girl four times over a two week period. The attacksall took place in the three-bedroom Melrose apartment where neighbors report Hightower had beenliving with his sister, her six kids and a steady stream of other relatives. Hightower, whosepolice rap