A federal jury in Louisiana has delivered a guilty verdict against Geronimo Flores, a 30-year-old man from Abilene, Texas, for committing domestic violence against his intimate partner aboard a cruise ship.
The U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced the conviction of Geronimo Flores after a three-day jury trial before United States District Judge Wendy B. Vitter. He was found guilty of one count of interstate domestic violence assault by strangulation and one count of interstate domestic violence.
The incident occurred on December 2, 2021, while Flores was on the Carnival Glory cruise ship, which was within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States during a voyage that departed from and returned to the Port of New Orleans in the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Flores was charged with domestic violence by strangulation and suffocation in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 113(a)(8) and 7(8) and interstate domestic violence in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2261(a)(1), 2261(b)(5), and 7(8).
According to the indictment, Flores assaulted his intimate partner by strangulation and striking her in the head with his hand.
Flores faces a maximum term of ten years imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine, up to three years of supervised release, and a mandatory $100 special assessment fee for domestic violence by strangulation. For domestic violence by striking the victim, he faces a maximum term of five years imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine, up to three years of supervised release, and a mandatory $100 special assessment fee.
Sentencing is set before United States District Judge Wendy B. Vitter on August 18, 2022. U.S. Attorney Evans praised the work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in investigating this matter. Assistant United States Attorneys Charles D. Strauss and Christopher D. Usher II are in charge of the prosecution.
The case serves as a reminder of the severity of domestic violence and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable. The Federal Bureau of Investigation will continue to investigate and prosecute cases involving domestic violence, ensuring that victims receive the justice they deserve.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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