Philadelphia

Former Playground Worker Charged With Raping 18-Year-Old With Special Needs

A man who used to work at a Philadelphia playground has been charged with sexually assaulting a 18-year-old man, who had special needs, inside a rec center.

Ronald Coleman, 32, has been charged with rape, sexual assault, unlawful restraint, false imprisonment and other crimes.

The assault allegedly occurred Sept. 20 inside the rec center located at 1700 S. Broad Street.

Coleman was an employee at nearby DiSilvestro Playground; he was a seasonal, part-time employee, city officials said. He no longer works for the city.

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