A former Kentucky probation and parole officer has been sentenced to 36 months in prison for using his position of authority to engage in unwanted sexual contact with women under his supervision.
Ronald Raye Tyler, 56, of Shepherdsville, Kentucky, was sentenced for his crimes, which included making false statements during an interview with the Kentucky State Police for the purpose of obstructing an investigation into allegations that he had sexually assaulted women under his supervision.
According to court documents, Tyler admitted to engaging in unwanted sexual contact with three women who were under his supervision. He used his position as a probation and parole officer at the Kentucky Department of Corrections to prey on these women.
“The defendant is being held accountable for preying upon women who were under his supervision because of their probationary status,” said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke. “Probation officers should not use their position of authority to make unlawful and unwanted sexual advances on women, regardless of whether they are in custody or on probation.”
Tyler’s crimes were investigated by the FBI Louisville Field Office and the Louisville Metro Police Department’s Public Integrity Unit through the Louisville Public Corruption Civil Rights Task Force.
U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett commended the FBI and the Louisville Metro Police Department for their outstanding work in investigating this case.
“Citizens involved in our system of justice have every right to be treated with respect and dignity by employees within the system who exercise authority over them,” Bennett said. “We will continue to aggressively investigate and prosecute those employees who abuse their positions of trust.”
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Key Facts
- State: Kentucky
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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