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Parole Officer Pleads Guilty To Sexual Assaulting Parolee
Photo: WV Regional Jail & Correctional Facility Authority
Former West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation Parole Officer Anthony Demetro, 44, pleaded guilty Friday in federal court in the Southern District of West Virginia to violating the civil rights of a female parolee by sexually assaulting her.
During the plea hearing, Demetro admitted that on or about April 16, 2021, he used his position, authority and status as a state parole officer to force a female parolee to perform oral sex on him against her will. At the time, the parolee was participating in residential drug and alcohol treatment as a condition of her parole. Demetro admitted that he knew that the parolee did not want to have sex with him but that he coerced her into doing so anyway, for his own sexual gratification.
“This defendant’s job was to help parolees reenter society and reintegrate into their communities, but instead he abused his power and authority to sexually assault a female parolee who was seeking treatment and care in a state program,” said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. “The Civil Rights Division will continue to hold accountable those officers who breach the public trust by violating the rights of people in their custody and control at any stage of the criminal justice process.”
“The defendant abused his position of power and trust by sexually assaulting a vulnerable woman who was trying to re-enter society,” said U.S. Attorney Will Thompson for the Southern District of West Virginia. “This immoral and illegal conduct will not be tolerated in this District. I commend the female victim who was brave enough to come forward, even though she knew she was putting her own personal freedom at risk. I thank the FBI, the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division and the Assistant U.S. Attorneys who investigated and prosecuted this case.”
“Protecting the civil rights of all Americans is a top priority for the FBI,” said Special Agent in Charge Mike Nordwall of the FBI Pittsburgh Field Office. “This plea should send a message that those who violate their oath of office and abuse their authority will be held accountable. The FBI will relentlessly pursue color of law violations and hold criminals like Mr. DeMetro accountable for their actions.”
With his guilty plea, the defendant faces a 15-year sentence, with a maximum of five years of supervised release, and registration as a sex offender under the Federal Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act.
A sentencing date has been set for April 20.
Family Seek Answers In Police Killing Of 20-Year-Old
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(BOSTON, MA, 1/7/2022) – The Massachusetts chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MA) issued a statement from the parents of Sayed Arif Faisal, who was shot and killed by the Cambridge police on Wednesday, in Massachusetts.
According to media reports, the police were called when Faisal, a 20-year-old college student, was seen injuring himself with a knife. Faisal initially fled when the police arrived, but reportedly returned to the scene still carrying the knife. The police reportedly tried to subdue Faisal with a “less lethal” form of ammunition before shooting him.
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Faisal’s parents, Sayed Mujibullah and Mosammat Shaheda, want the public to know more about their son, in light of the media coverage surrounding his tragic death:
“Our only son, Sayed Arif Faisal, who we lovingly called Prince, is no longer with us nor in this world. We are completely devastated and in disbelief that our son is gone. Prince was the most wonderful, loving, caring, generous, supportive, and deeply family-oriented person. He loved to travel, create art, and play sports with his friends. He expressed his feelings through gifts; he never forgot special occasions and always made sure that those around him felt appreciated.
“He loved his friends, and had deep relationships with them, his family members, his cousins, and community members. He treated everyone with love, respect, and loyalty. Prince was a normal law-abiding citizen who had no record of any kind with law enforcement. He was never violent towards anyone. We want to know what happened and how this tragic event unfolded. We will cooperate with law enforcement and the Middlesex District Attorney’s office as they investigate to have an understanding of this devastating event.”
The family’s lawyer, CAIR-MA Legal Director Barbara J. Dougan, said:
“Sayed’s parents and family are enormously grateful for the community support they have received. Their immediate focus is on their son’s funeral and burial, which will be held tomorrow. We ask the public to respect their privacy during this painful time.”
CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
