Taos Pueblo man Ben John Martinez, 75, is facing 11 counts of federal indictment for multiple counts of sexual abuse against three minors, according to the DOJ USAO in New Mexico.
Martinez, an enrolled member of the Taos Pueblo, appeared before a federal judge today in Albuquerque to be informed of the charges against him.
According to the indictment, between September 2001 and October 2010, Martinez allegedly engaged in sexual acts with three children whose ages ranged from five to thirteen years old at the time of the abuse.
U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez, and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office, made the announcement today.
The Santa Fe Resident Agency of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office investigated this case with assistance from the Taos Pueblo Department of Public Safety. Assistant United States Attorney Alexander Flores is prosecuting the case.
If convicted of the current charges, Martinez faces a minimum of 30 years in prison. The FBI continues to investigate Martinez\u2019s involvement in crimes against other victims. If you have reason to believe you or someone you know may be a victim, please call the FBI at (505) 889-1300 or Chief Summer Mirabal of the Taos Pueblo Department of Public Safety at (575) 741-0764.
It is essential to note that an indictment is merely an allegation. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
The community is urged to come forward with any information that may aid in the investigation. The Taos Pueblo Department of Public Safety and the FBI are working together to ensure that justice is served and that those responsible for these heinous crimes are held accountable.
The case serves as a reminder of the importance of speaking out against child abuse and the need for community support. If you or someone you know is a victim of child abuse, there are resources available to help. The National Child Abuse Hotline is available 24/7 at 1-800-422-4453.
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Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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