Murder Isn't the Only Crime ICE Is Being Accused Of.

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 From Oregon's Fox 12 News:

A former detention officer at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Louisiana pleaded guilty Monday to sexual abuse of a ward or individual in federal custody.

David Courvelle, 56, entered a guilty plea before U.S. District Judge Robert Summerhays as part of an agreement with prosecutors.

The charge carries a sentence of up to 15 years in prison.

According to court records, Courvelle worked as a contract detention officer at the South Louisiana ICE Processing Center in Basile, which is operated by GEO Group Inc., between Jan. 1 and July 30. The facility houses women and detainees of various gender identities.

Prosecutors said Courvelle began a personal and romantic relationship with a Nicaraguan detainee, who was being held on an immigration matter.

Between May and July, Courvelle had sexual contact with the detainee multiple times while she was under his custodial supervision, according to court documents.

Prosecutors said the encounters took place inside the detention center, including in a janitorial closet.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Thomas Johnson said Courvelle arranged for other detainees to act as lookouts during the encounters.

On July 16, detention center staff saw Courvelle and the detainee exiting a janitorial closet, prompting his transfer to another housing unit.

Prosecutors also alleged that Courvelle smuggled gifts, such as food, jewelry, letters and pictures of the woman’s daughter, into the facility.

Courvelle resigned on July 30 after learning investigators had obtained recordings of phone calls between him and the detainee.

During a September interview with ICE Office of Inspector General agents, Courvelle initially denied the relationship before later admitting to it, prosecutors said.

Summerhays said Courvelle could also face a fine of up to $250,000.

Courvelle was released Monday on a $10,000 bond.

Sentencing is scheduled for April 10.

Unless there are checks or regulation put in place that are enforced, this will not only continue, but get worse.

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