A Staten Island jury acquitted Dominique Giles, 32, of rape and robbery on Monday. The case involved allegations that he sexually assaulted a 5-year-old girl in 2025. Jurors convicted Giles of second-degree strangulation and grand larceny, delivering a mixed verdict. His defense challenged the mother’s testimony and argued there was insufficient forensic evidence. The district attorney’s office expressed frustration, while the defense welcomed the acquittals. Giles is due back in court Nov. 18 for sentencing and remains held without bail.
