Fugitive Rape Suspect Arrested in Hollywood
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
A 28-year-old man charged with multiple counts of rape and attempted rape in Australia was arrested Friday in the Hollywood area by members of a fugitive task force, authorities said.
Benjamin William Ainsworth was charged in April with attacking three women at knifepoint in Adelaide, Australia, between 2000 and 2003.
He was arrested at a youth hostel where he was believed to be staying.
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