John Dompierre, Perjury, New Mexico 2021

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – An Arizona man has been caught in a web of deceit after he pleaded guilty to perjury in a federal court. John Dompierre, 58, of Avondale, Arizona, admitted to lying under oath during his trial for transporting individuals for prostitution.

On Sept. 10, 2020, a federal grand jury returned a superseding indictment charging Dompierre with one count of conspiracy and one count of transportation for illegal sexual activity. However, a mistrial was ordered on Nov. 5, 2021, when the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict.

According to the plea agreement, Dompierre falsely testified that he could not be guilty because he suffers from a condition that renders him incapable of sexual activity. He also falsely testified that he had not taken his medication for that condition for years prior to the alleged crimes.

Dompierre admitted that, while he does have a condition, it does not render him incapable of sexual activity and that his condition had not gone unmedicated. He acknowledged that he knew his testimony was false and that it was material to the criminal trial because it formed the substantial basis for his defense.

The maximum statutory penalty for perjury is up to five years in prison. Assistant United States Attorney Letitia Carroll Simms is prosecuting the case.

The FBI investigated this case with assistance from the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office and the Albuquerque Police Department. Dompierre’s guilty plea is a significant blow to his defense, and he now faces the possibility of serving time in prison for his crimes.

The case serves as a reminder of the importance of honesty in the courtroom and the consequences of perjury. Dompierre’s actions have compromised the integrity of the trial process, and he will now face the consequences of his actions.

In the plea agreement, Dompierre admitted to perjuring himself during the trial on Nov. 3 and 4, 2021. He knows that his testimony was false, and he understands the significance of his actions. The case will now proceed to sentencing, where Dompierre will learn his fate.

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