Ex-ICE agent accused of sexually assaulting women
A former U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement agent from Riverside who’s accused of sexually assaulting two women pleaded not guilty today to felony charges and was released from custody on bond.
John Jacobs Olivas, 43, was indicted earlier this month on three counts of deprivation of rights under color of law following an investigation that began three years ago. Olivas was arraigned in U.S. District Court in Riverside and was released from federal detention after posting a $50,000 bond.
His trial is tentatively set for Oct. 9.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Olivas was an ICE agent from 2007 until his resignation in 2015, working most of that time in Homeland Security Investigations.
The indictment alleges that in January 2012, he assaulted and attempted to rape a woman, telling her during the encounter that “the police would not be responsive” to any allegations she might make against him because of his status as a federal law enforcement officer.
The defendant allegedly raped a second woman in September 2012 and again in November of that year, according to the indictment. Olivas allegedly told the victim on both occasions that she would not gain anything by going to the police because they would believe whatever he told them and reject her claims.
If convicted, Olivas could face life in federal prison.
According to investigators, there’s a possibility other women may have been victimized. Anyone with information was asked to contact the FBI at (855) 324-7257.
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