Police: Md. man knowingly transferred HIV to women he met online

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Rudolph Smith of Frederick. (Frederick Police)

A Frederick, Maryland, man was arrested and indicted by a grand jury this week after a nearly two-year investigation into allegations of having sex with multiple women while knowing he was HIV positive.

Rudolph Smith, 34, was indicted on four counts of first-degree assault, reckless endangerment and the known transfer of HIV.

Frederick police said Smith met the women on various dating websites and apps.

Anyone who may have had a sexual relationship with Smith around or after July 2017 is asked to email Frederick police or call 301-600-TIPS (8477).

Editor’s note: A previous version of this story misstated the man’s name. It is Rudolph Smith. The story is now updated with that correction. 

Rob Woodfork

Rob Woodfork is WTOP's Senior Sports Content Producer, which includes duties as producer and host of the DC Sports Huddle, nightside sports anchor and sports columnist on WTOP.com.

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