Former Farmingdale State College professor accused of raping student in campus parking lot

Sharon, these are really serious allegations that allegedly took place right here on the campus. Farmingdale State College behind me, specifically according to law enforcement. This happened in parking lot number six earlier this month. Now, according to police, 44 year old Antoine Munfakis is accused of sexually abusing and groping a female student in the parking lot and then using a lanyard that was around her neck to choke her. According to the criminal complaints against him, The alleged incident happened on October 15th, just before 3 in the afternoon, according to court records. Police charged the Freeport man with third-degree rape, first-degree sexual abuse, and criminal obstruction of breathing. He pleaded not guilty at his arraignment on October 16th and has since posted bail. The judge also issued a temporary order of protection. A Farmingdale State College spokesperson told News 12 University police swiftly responded to assist our student and provided immediate care. Munfakis was an assistant professor at the college until June of last year. College officials said they've been in touch with the victim, providing all support services to her that are available. We've reached out to the defense attorney in the case, still waiting to hear back, but we will give you their response as soon as we hear from them. Munfakis is scheduled to be back in court next month on November 4th. We're in Farmingdale, Suffolk County, Jonathan Gordon, News 12.