East Harlem rape suspect from Brooklyn to undergo psychiatric evaluation

EAST HARLEM, Manhattan (WABC) -- More details have emerged on a vicious attack and rape in Manhattan.

38-year-old Frankie Harris has been arraigned on attempted murder, rape, strangulation and sex abuse charges.

Authorities say Harris, of Bushwick, will undergo a psychiatric evaluation following his arrest on Saturday.

NYPD investigators say he attacked a 64-year old woman on May 18 in East Harlem, putting her in a chokehold before raping her.

The victim is in a medically induced coma. Prosecutors say she is not expected to survive.

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