The East Islip man accused of raping and kidnapping a 14-year-old Patchogue girl on his yacht in 2024 is seeking a dismissal of the charges against him, court records show. Francis Buckheit, 66, made his request this week in the form of a motion that also seeks to suppress statements he made to police and evidence seized from his vessel in January 2025. Read the full story in the link in bio. (Photo credit: James Carbone) . . . #longisland #liny #court #case #police