MDC Brooklyn Officer Charged With Inmate Sexual Abuse

"James Johnson, 36, was charged in a three-count indictment with sexual abuse, sexual abuse of a ward, and making false statements to federal agents. The indictment alleges Johnson used his authority as a Bureau of Prisons officer to abuse an inmate under his supervision inside the MDC repeatedly."

"According to prosecutors, Johnson directed the inmate to accompany him to secluded areas of the jail, including a chaplain's office and a rarely used suite, where he allegedly forced the inmate to perform oral sex on multiple occasions. He also attempted to have intercourse, the inmate was able to resist."

"Federal authorities say the case is supported by forensic evidence, including DNA or semen recovered from the inmate's prison jumpsuit that was later matched to Johnson with an 'overwhelming probability.'"

James Johnson, a 36-year-old federal correctional officer at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, was charged with sexual abuse, sexual abuse of a ward, and making false statements to federal agents. Prosecutors allege Johnson used his authority to force an inmate under his supervision to perform oral sex on multiple occasions in secluded areas of the facility, including a chaplain's office and a rarely used suite. The inmate resisted Johnson's attempted intercourse. Federal authorities supported the case with forensic evidence, including DNA or semen recovered from the inmate's prison jumpsuit that matched Johnson with overwhelming probability. Johnson was released on a $100,000 bond following his arraignment in federal court.

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