Rape suspect busted

Tuesday, August 23, 2005

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A Tampa rape suspect was arrested early Tuesday morning.

Marcus Davidson, 25, allegedly offered a ride home to a woman he met at a bar. During the drive, Davidson passed the victim's home and started driving recklessly so she could not get away.

Davidson then allegedly put his hands around the victim's neck, demanded sex from her and raped her. She was eventually able to escape and ran to a nearby home, whose occupants called 911.

The Tampa Police Department responded to the area, spotted the suspect's car, stopped his vehicle and arrested him. Davidson first denied having sex with the victim, but later said it was consensual.

Davidson is charged with sexual battery and felony kidnapping. He is being held without bond at the Orient Road Jail.

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