Financier, 54, accused of raping 14-year-old girl and plying her with drugs denies the charges
Financier, 54, accused of raping 14-year-old and smearing her with drugs denies the allegations and is “upset” — as prosecutors reveal he kept NYC public school calendar and showed phone Uber picks up from elementary schools
- Michael Olson is accused of targeting young Asian girls on Instagram
- His lawyer says the allegations are “just allegations” and he maintains his innocence
A lawyer for the New York City financier accused of raping and drugging a 14-year-old girl says he maintains his innocence and is “upset” by the allegations.
Michael Olson, 54, is accused of targeting young Asian girls on Instagram by specifically attacking someone who posted about not being able to afford clothes or self-harm.
He has been charged with a series of felony charges against a child who was found with him in a Midtown Manhattan hotel room in May after overdosing on ketamine, cocaine and Xanax. Olson was there but told police the drugs were “gifts.”
He was denied bail yesterday after a New York Supreme Court hearing and will appear in court next week. That is what his lawyer, Jeffrey Lichtman, told The New York Post that he is ‘very upset’.
Michael Olson, 54, is accused of attacking young Asian girls on Instagram by specifically attacking anyone who posted about not being able to afford clothes or about self-harm
“Of course he’s upset, he’s human… it’s a terrible day for him,” he said.
Lichtman did not want to give a detailed answer to the allegations, but said: “These are just allegations at this point, however salacious they may be.
“We haven’t received any evidence yet, so it’s hard to really discuss the matter intelligently if you don’t know exactly what the evidence is.”
According to police, Olson saved a screenshot of the New York City public school calendar on his phone.
There was also data on NYC elementary and middle school pickups and drop-offs.
It is unclear whether Olson has children of his own or is married.
Prosecutors say he kept a spreadsheet detailing the drugs he gave and messages to young girls.
The girl he was found with at the hotel had also traveled with him, to Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Miami.
Prosecutors alleged that he pretended to be his daughter during the trips to avoid suspicion.
Prosecutors say he kept a spreadsheet detailing the drugs he gave and messages to young girls
In May, EMTs were called to a hotel room where the child had overdosed.
This is how the police first encountered Olson, who was also in the room. He was arrested but released after posting $1 million bail.
But once he was released, police said he continued to target young girls on social media.
He was denied bail at his arraignment yesterday.
In a statement to DailyMail.com, a spokesperson for Dwight Mortgage Trust – the company he worked for – confirmed that he had been fired.
“Yesterday we became aware of the serious criminal allegations against one of our employees, Michael Olson, and immediately upon learning of these allegations, he was fired.
“The allegations are horrific and our hearts go out to the victims and their families.
“We will cooperate fully with any request from the police regarding Mr. Olson.”
The investigation into Olson will continue, says Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, whose office is asking other victims to come forward.