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Judi Lynn

(160,451 posts)
Mon Jul 26, 2021, 06:44 PM Jul 2021

Former US diplomat, 45, pleads guilty to raping and drugging 23 women over 14 years

deepdesrochers6 mins ago



According to the Justice Department, Brian Jeffrey Raymond, 45, of La Mesa, California, pleaded guilty to federal sexual abuse and the transportation of obscene physical charges on Friday.

Former U.S. diplomats may face life imprisonment after raping and pleading guilty to administering drugs to 23 women during the years working at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City.

Brian Jeffrey Raymond, 45, a Mesa, CaliforniaAccording to the company, he pleaded guilty to federal sexual abuse and the transportation of obscene physical charges on Friday. Ministry of Justice.

Raymond’s investigation began last May after the discovery of a naked woman screaming for help on the balcony of an apartment in Mexico City.

The woman said FBI She had no memory of what happened after eating the drinks and food provided by Raymond.

He was arrested in Ramesa last October for one charge of coercion and temptation.

“Brian Raymond represents the United States abroad by engaging in years of looting that he sexually abuses, exploits, and records vulnerable women targeted in the United States and around the world. He betrayed the trust given to him as a U.S. government employee, “Kenneth A. Polite, Jr. of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division said in a statement.

More:
https://californianewstimes.com/former-us-diplomat-45-pleads-guilty-to-raping-and-drugging-23-women-over-14-years/456184/



(Why did he pose in front of a bookcase? Clearly, he doesn't read a lot. Maybe he thinks women
will be so impressed thinking he's bright, he won't have to keep knocking them out to
compromise them!)

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Brian Jeffrey Raymond: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

FBI


Brian Jeffrey Raymond was a U.S. Embassy staffer who federal authorities said drugged and raped women and saved photos and videos of them on his phone.

Federal prosecutors allege he sexually assaulted at least 23 women in multiple countries over the past decade. Federal officials released additional information on Raymond this week, hoping to identify additional victims.

An affidavit filed in his case in October by an FBI agent says Raymond, 44, met women on dating apps and drugged them. He was arrested October 9, 2020, and his next court appearance is scheduled for January 20, 2021.

Here’s what you need to know:

1. A Woman Told Federal Authorities She Had No Idea Raymond Had Sexual Contact With Her Until Agents Showed Her Photos & Videos

More:
https://heavy.com/news/brian-jeffrey-raymond/

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Former US diplomat, 45, pleads guilty to raping and drugging 23 women over 14 years (Original Post) Judi Lynn Jul 2021 OP
Copy/paste in the first article came out really badly ... a jumbled mess Hugh_Lebowski Jul 2021 #1
Yes, I googled "the transportation of obscene physical charges" and only found . . . Journeyman Jul 2021 #8
It may be translated from another language ... poorly (nt) Hugh_Lebowski Jul 2021 #9
True! No Pulitzer Prize for that article! Amateurish, by all means. 🌪 Judi Lynn Jul 2021 #10
Bad translation from another language I'm thinking (nt) Hugh_Lebowski Jul 2021 #11
I'll bet you're right. Never thought of that! Thanks. Judi Lynn Jul 2021 #15
does he get to do time in US prison or Mexican prison Thomas Hurt Jul 2021 #2
I'm voting for Mexican prison. fierywoman Jul 2021 #3
He looks extremely pleased with himself. marble falls Jul 2021 #4
Hope he'll have to smirk outta the other side of his face soon. He's gone on far too long. 🤬 Judi Lynn Jul 2021 #12
The shmirk alone show give him added time. It is shocking he got away so long. marble falls Jul 2021 #18
handsome and accomplished, yet he wanted to fuck unconscious women Skittles Jul 2021 #5
Brothers from another mother. They triumphed over no one. Judi Lynn Jul 2021 #13
The First Story is Crap and Poorly Written. He's Not a Diplomat for Starters. Indykatie Jul 2021 #6
that smug little smirk isn't going to be there much longer.... bahboo Jul 2021 #7
If there's any justice at all, he may be close to his last smirk. Judi Lynn Jul 2021 #14
Coming to Netflix as a limited series in 2023. Dream Girl Jul 2021 #16
I always thought challenge was to get laid without rape or sexual abuse. rickyhall Jul 2021 #17
 

Hugh_Lebowski

(33,643 posts)
1. Copy/paste in the first article came out really badly ... a jumbled mess
Mon Jul 26, 2021, 06:46 PM
Jul 2021

FYI Or maybe it's just terribly written/formatted in first place.

Sounds like a major asshole, gonna be serving some serious time one would think.

Journeyman

(15,026 posts)
8. Yes, I googled "the transportation of obscene physical charges" and only found . . .
Mon Jul 26, 2021, 07:40 PM
Jul 2021

a link to this article.

I then tried to make sense of this in paragraph 7:

"Brian Raymond represents the United States abroad by engaging in years of looting that he sexually abuses, exploits, and records vulnerable women targeted in the United States and around the world."


and just had to conclude, the schmuck did a lot of bad things and will hopefully be held to account for it all.

Skittles

(153,115 posts)
5. handsome and accomplished, yet he wanted to fuck unconscious women
Mon Jul 26, 2021, 07:11 PM
Jul 2021

that's some fucked up shyte right there

if there was any real justice in the world, he would be sharing a cell with Cosby

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