In a shocking case, a former CIA officer, Brian Jeffrey Raymond, 47, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to sexually abusing and drugging over two dozen women across various countries, as disclosed by authorities.
Raymond, hailing from La Mesa, Calif., confessed to drugging and sexually assaulting multiple women at his embassy-leased residence in Mexico City and other locations from 2006 to 2020, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia.
The former CIA officer also acknowledged capturing photos and videos of a total of 28 women in nude or partially nude states. Prosecutors revealed that many recordings depicted Raymond inappropriately touching the unconscious women, who were unable to give consent.
Attempting to conceal the evidence, Raymond reportedly tried to delete explicit photos and videos of the victims upon learning about the criminal investigation.
Under the terms of a plea agreement, Raymond is set to face a prison term ranging from 24 to 30 years, supervised release for life, and mandatory restitution to his victims. His sentencing is scheduled for September 19, 2024.
The initial accusation against Raymond surfaced on May 31, 2020, when a naked woman was witnessed screaming for help from the balcony of his Mexico City residence. The FBI Washington Field Office and the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Office issued a statement urging potential victims to come forward.
Raymond reportedly admitted to engaging in sexual intercourse with the woman, who had no recollection of events after consuming drinks and food provided by him. By July 2021, he had pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual abuse and one count of transporting obscene material, only to withdraw the guilty plea a year later, according to CNN.
In 2023, Raymond faced multiple sexual offenses charges in an indictment. The CIA, in a statement obtained by the New York Times, strongly condemned the crimes committed by the former Agency officer, emphasizing their commitment to collaborating with law enforcement for justice.
As of Friday, there has been no immediate response from Raymond's lawyer, Howard Bernard Katzoff.
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