Government agencies protect citizens’ civil rights, ensure their safety and security, and defend their rights (mentioned under the US Constitution). They have the power to control petty crime, reduce terrorism, and protect the country’s national security.
Unfortunately, the United States citizens have lost hope in their government agencies due to the shocking revelations that have lately surfaced. For example, recent reports of rape and trained dog sexual assaults carried out by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) have shaken the nation to its core.
What happens when the government agency you trust with your life is out there to exploit you and your liberty? Can CIA agents use their powers to brandish a new form of justice? This guide will go over the horrors and disgusting acts perpetrated on people by federal agencies and the US laws that protect its citizens.
Unethical, Brutal, and Disgusting: Gripping Stories of CIA Officers Violating Federal and State Law!
“In October of 2007, Flint Waters, an investigator with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Taskforce in Wyoming, testified before Congress. He described dogs raping children in his testimony.”
For years, federal agencies and government officers have abused their powers and violated the Civil Rights Act, torturing, killing, and raping prisoners and even innocent civilians.
Here are some incidents that have recently made it into the limelight:
Longtime CIA Officer Who Appeared “Kind” Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison Wednesday
On September 18. 2024, US Senior Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly heard all of the evidence presented by the prosecutors before sentencing longtime CIA officer Brian Jeffrey Raymond to 30 years in federal prison. This is the most egregious misconduct case in the federal agency’s history.
According to the prosecutors, Raymond’s sexual assault spree can be dated back to 2006. He would lure women from online dating apps and websites to his government-leased apartment. Raymond would offer them wine and snacks, which would contain sedatives.
The former official would then subject the victims to constant abuse. He would start by stripping them naked and photographing them for hours before assaulting them. During the court hearing, dozens of women came forward and explained their encounters with the ex-CIA officer. What’s even more shocking is that some didn’t have a recollection of these incidents, but Raymond had pictures of them being unconscious and abused.
The victims told the court how Raymond and his illicit acts left them traumatized, adversely impacting them psychologically in every aspect of their lives. This is not the first reckoning of sexual misconduct at the federal agency.
Although the CIA has continued to condemn the crimes committed by Raymond, it seems like the federal agency won’t stop at nothing to protect its own. Even after the former officer pleaded guilty last year, the prosecutors have remained silent about the list of countries where he had assaulted women.
A CIA Office Trainee Faces Trial for Dozen Cases of Sexual Misconduct
As the judge sentenced a veteran CIA officer, Brian Jeffrey Raymond, to 30 years in federal prison, another sexual assault case involving a CIA trainee officer awaits trial. According to legal documents, the recruit sexually assaulted dozens of women at the federal agency’s headquarters in Virginia.
Before the hearing, more than a dozen women came forward. They alleged sexual assault and abuse at the hands of the trainee CIA officer and how the federal agency attempted to silence them.
What’s shocking is that the full extent of such traumatic incidents is not known. The federal agency continues to shield itself and its officers in the name of national security. A 600-plus internal report identifies the shortcomings in handling such complaints.
Shocking News of the US Military Using Dogs to Rape and Sexually Assault Prisoners Surface!
When the United States Army entered Afghanistan, there was a veil of mist covering the acts of the officers deployed at the Bagram Airfield, US Airforce Central Command in Afghanistan. However, accounts of sexual assault and other torture techniques gradually surfaced, revealing the horrors exerted on the Afghan prisoners.
In October 2007, Flint Waters, an investigator at the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Taskforce, testified before Congress about the traumatic pictures he had seen. He explained how a six-year-old girl was tied to a fallen chair and being raped by a trained military dog. At the time, it was unknown where this incident had occurred.
Emran Feroz published an article in December 2014 that shocked the entire world. He had interviewed Jack, a private security contractor in Afghanistan, who made a comment that would startle the journalist. He said that seeing people getting sexually assaulted by dogs wasn’t his thing.
According to Jack, he and his colleagues had the power to manipulate government agencies and politicians while defending their unconventional torture tactics.
US soldiers would bring in Afghan prisoners and tie them to small chairs before letting trained dogs take their turns on them. What Waters found in 2007 was similar to Jack’s description of the torture techniques.
“In December 2014, Emran Feroz published an article, ‘Were NATO Dogs Used to Rape Afghan Prisoners at Bagram Air Base?’“
The Arrest of Former CIA Chief Reveals Dark and Severe Interrogation Techniques
The recent crackdown on child pornography in the United States has pulled back the curtains on the US military and its involvement in Afghanistan. In 2008, an American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) ‘s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request revealed anal rape and sexual assault by dogs as a torture technique in Gardez.
Authorities arrested former CIA Chief of Station, Andrew Warren, in Algeria in April 2010, sentencing him to more than five years in federal prison for pleading guilty to sexual assault charges, among others. According to the Diplomatic Security Service, it had found child pornography on Warren’s government computer.
In a 2013 Rolling Stone article, Michael Hastings mentioned how the US military used Warren to torture Afghan prisoners, trying all tactics from electrocution to kicks, punches, prying toenails, and sodomy. A year later, a 2014 BBC report revealed how tourists in Kenya loved to involve dogs during child rape.
The recent crackdown on storing and distribution of child porn has led to arrests of US military staff, including retired CIA and federal government officers. It doesn’t take much to connect all of the puzzle pieces to know that those with power will do everything to suppress information, whether it’s threatening federal prosecutors or hiding documents to protect the disgusting acts carried out by the officers at the Central Intelligence Agency.
Can I Sue the CIA for Trained Dog Sexual Assault?
The answer to this question is more complex. While you may be able to sue the CIA under certain circumstances, the federal agency has immunity in most cases.
Legal Protections for CIA and Government Agency Officers in the United States
When using government agencies, including the Central Intelligence Agency, it’s essential to understand that they have certain legal protections under the law, which can make it challenging to pursue civil action. One of these protections is sovereign immunity.
After the Supreme Court ruling in Price v. United States, injured victims cannot sue government agencies, including the Central Intelligence Agency, without their consent. While the Federal Tort Claims Act allows affected parties to bring a lawsuit if a tortious act by a federal employee causes damage, it may not apply to the CIA or other military units.
Another thing to remember is that the Central Intelligence Agency may shield its officers by hiding behind state secrets privilege. This legal doctrine protects sensitive national security information from civil lawsuits. It allows the government to withhold particular details or even dismiss the case in the name of national security.
There is also qualified immunity that victims need to consider. It’s a legal doctrine that lets a government official, including a CIA officer, off the hook for performing their duties. This is a highly controversial law, as federal officers have sought refuge behind this in cases involving police brutality, fatal shootings, and sexual misconduct because victims need to clearly show that the defendant violated their federal civil rights laws.
Can Victims Sue a Current or Former CIA Officer for Violating Their Civil Rights?
A former CIA officer or a current government official cannot violate a US citizen’s federal civil rights. If that happens, the law allows victims to pursue legal action to recover compensatory damages. While this may seem pretty straightforward, holding federal agencies like the Central Intelligence Agency accountable is incredibly challenging due to the many legal protections it enjoys.
During the early 1970s, the Federal Bureau of Narcotics (FBN) agents raided Webster Bivens’s home without a warrant. They also filed drug charges against him, which the magistrate judge dismissed at the time.
In response to the illegal search, Bivens filed a lawsuit against the federal officers. The Supreme Court, in the Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents (1971) case, argued that the plaintiff had the right to bring a civil action to recover damages in situations where no federal remedy is provided in the event of constitutional rights violations.
Although the apex court upheld the victims’ rights to obtain compensation for the damages arising from the violation of the Fourth Amendment, it has also limited the application of Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents (1971) in recent lawsuits.
As of today, the Supreme Court has only upheld Bivens claim three times, and these are as follows:
- Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents (1971) for the use of excessive force during arrest
- Davis v. Passman (1979) for sex discrimination in federal employment
- Carlson v. Green (1980) for inadequate care in prison
According to the Supreme Court, any lawsuit that is not similar to the abovementioned cases will require intervention from Congress. In the Ziglar v. Abbasi (2017) case involving foreign immigrants held at detainee camps after the 9/11 attacks, the court stated that the ruling in Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents (1971) could not be extended to the federal officials’ detention policy.
Another instance where the Supreme Court declined to extend Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents is the Egbert v. Boule (2022) case involving a border patrol agent, Erik Egbert, and an inn owner, Robert Boule. The plaintiff argued that the federal officer used unlawful force to harass him.
Unfortunately, the Supreme Court didn’t side with the victim, claiming it could not extend the causes of action, allowing Boule to sue for violating their rights to First Amendment retaliation.
Does a Trained Dog Sexual Assault by the Central Intelligence Agency Constitute a Federal Civil Rights Violation?
Acts of torture, rape, or trained dog sexual assault are a violation of federal civil rights, whether a longtime CIA officer or a federal government official carries it out. Here are the different protections the US Constitution provides victims in such cases:
- Fifth Amendment: The Fifth Amendment has several clauses, including the Double Jeopardy and Self-incrimination clause, protecting US citizens from violating their liberty, life, and property without due process unless a grand jury indicts them.
- Eight Amendment: The Eight Amendment protects US citizens against excessive bail, torture, usually cruel punishments, and inhuman treatment.
- International Human Rights Law: The United Nations Convention Against Torture protects victims from severe torture, including rape and sexual assault, and requires states to ensure a remedy for such actions in their legal system.
What Should a Victim of Sexual Assault at the Hands of a CIA Officer Do?
While the US Constitution protects its citizens from harm by government agencies, sovereign immunity and other laws protect CIA officers and federal officials. Unless the affected party can prove the violation of its rights with concrete evidence, it’s incredibly challenging to hold the perpetrator accountable. In addition, legal recourse for non-US citizens or those tortured outside of the United States remains limited.
That said, US victims should not accept defeat and instead work with an experienced personal injury attorney to ensure justice and compensation. Government agencies have settled several lawsuits due to fear of public scrutiny. You may more likely hold these organizations accountable with a reputable law firm.
Ehline Law and our experienced personal injury attorneys have the skills and resources to protect injured victims and hold federal government agencies responsible for the damages caused. Whether it’s a former CIA officer or a rogue law enforcement official, our team is not afraid to gather enough evidence and bring legal action for the emotional distress or injuries caused.
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