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Defendant Sentenced to Prison for Sexual Abuse of a Ward
A former Central Texas Detention Facility prison guard has been sentenced to federal prison for having sexual relations with an inmate, announced United States Attorney Richard L. Durbin, Jr.; United States Marshal David Sligh; and, Christopher Combs, FBI Special Agent in Charge, San Antonio Division.
35-year-old Barbara Jean Goodwin was sentenced to 5 months imprisonment to be followed by 5 months home confinement. Goodwin also was ordered to serve a 2 year supervised release term and register as a sex offender.
The crime was committed between February 2016 and August 2016, during which time Goodwin engaged in sexual acts with a federal prisoner who was under her custodial, supervisory or disciplinary authority.
Goodwin pleaded guilty to one count of sexual abuse of a ward on March 14, 2017. By pleading guilty, she admitted the crimes.
The investigation was conducted by the U.S. Marshals Service together with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant United States Attorneys Sarah Wannarka and Christina Playton are prosecuting this case on behalf of the Government.
Goodwin was ordered to self-surrender in July to start her prison term.
Senior United States District Judge David A. Ezra presided over the sentencing hearing.
Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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