Bryan D. Lee, Coercing Female Motorists for Sex, Ohio 2014

Bryan D. Lee, a former trooper with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for coercing four female victims to engage in sexual acts in exchange for lenient treatment in connection with potential criminal cases and traffic tickets.

The crime took place between 2006 and 2013, during which Lee served as an OSP Trooper. Lee, 31, of Lancaster, Ohio, pleaded guilty on October 29, 2014, to four counts of violating the civil rights of female motorists and one count of engaging in cyber stalking.

As part of his plea, Lee admitted that he violated the civil rights of four female victims by coercing them in his official capacity to commit sexual acts, some of which he photographed, in exchange for his agreement not to file criminal charges or issue traffic infractions against the victims or their friends.

Lee further admitted that he engaged in sexual contact with certain victims while they were under arrest and restrained in handcuffs. He also harassed and threatened some of the victims, including sending threatening electronic messages to one individual who he pulled over twice during a one-month period.

The case was investigated by the Columbus office of the FBI's Cincinnati Division and OSP. The case was prosecuted by Trial Attorney Edward P. Sullivan of the Criminal Division's Public Integrity Section and Assistant U.S. Attorney J. Michael Marous of the Southern District of Ohio.

Bryan D. Lee, 31, of Lancaster, Ohio, is currently serving his 60-month prison sentence. The exact date of sentencing was not specified in the source, but it is presumed to be after October 29, 2014, when Lee pleaded guilty.

This case is a stark reminder of the dangers of police misconduct and the importance of holding public officials accountable for their actions.

Defendant Name: Bryan D. Lee

Exact Criminal Charges: Four counts of violating the civil rights of female motorists and one count of engaging in cyber stalking.

City and State: Columbus, Ohio

Exact Date: October 29, 2014 (plea date)

Sentence or Outcome: 60 months in federal prison

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdoh/pr/former-ohio-state-trooper-sentenced-60-months-prison-coercing-female-motorists-engage