Chicago man charged with sexually assaulting high school student at Wendy's restaurant, police say

Saturday, October 8, 2022
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago man is charged with sexually assaulting a 16-year-old high school student at a Wendy's restaurant on North Western on the city's North Side.

The attack happened Thursday, according to police.
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Chicago police say Emmanuel Ortega-Garcia followed the girl off a CTA bus and into the restaurant.

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Police say the student was able to text someone for help, and Ortega-Garcia was detained by staff and security from Lane Tech High School, where the victim attends.
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He appeared in court Saturday.
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