ALAMO, N.M. — Thomas Abeyta, a 35-year-old man from Alamo, N.M., has been charged with aggravated sexual abuse in Indian Country, according to a federal indictment.
According to a criminal complaint, Abeyta physically assaulted the victim at a residence on January 25, 2019. Abeyta allegedly injected the victim with a substance and sexually abused her over the course of several hours.
The victim later went to the hospital for treatment of her injuries. Hospital staff reported the matter to law enforcement. Investigators have not confirmed the nature of the substance Abeyta injected into the victim.
Abeyta faces up to life in prison if convicted. Charges in criminal complaints are merely accusations. Defendants are presumed innocent unless found guilty in a court of law.
The FBI’s Albuquerque office and the Navajo Nation Police Department investigated this case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Frederick Mendenhall is prosecuting the case.
Abeyta’s exact sentence or outcome has not been determined.
Abeyta is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The Navajo Nation Police Department and the FBI’s Albuquerque office have not released any information on the investigation or the charges against Abeyta.
Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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