Julian Niccolini, the co-owner of the Four Seasons restaurant in New York City, was arrested Wednesday following a sexual assault claim, the New York Times reports.
The 62-year-old restaurateur surrendered to police and was arraigned in Manhattan Criminal Court, where he was charged with a single felony count of sexual abuse.
The alleged victim is a 28-year-old woman who claims Niccolini touched her legs and buttocks and tried to kiss her during a party at the restaurant. Police say the woman is an acquaintance of Niccolini's.
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