Zakary Glover, Sex Crimes, Oregon 2021
A former Oregon State employee has pleaded guilty to violating the civil rights of a woman with developmental disabilities by engaging in sexual misconduct with her.
Zakary Glover, 30, pleaded guilty to violating the civil rights of a woman with developmental disabilities who was in his care by engaging in sexual misconduct with her.
The crime occurred on November 2, 2021, in Salem, Oregon. Glover worked as a direct support crisis specialist for the Office of Developmental Disabilities Stabilization and Crisis Unit.
According to the plea agreement, Glover transported an adult woman in his care to an outing in Salem, Oregon. The victim suffers from severe autism and epilepsy, cognitive delays and very limited verbal ability.
During the outing, Glover detoured down a dead-end road in Aumsville, Oregon. Glover parked the van and then, using force, attempted to and did cause the victim to engage in a sexual act without her consent.
Glover admitted that the victim did not consent to any of the sexual activity. Among other offenses, his conduct constituted attempted aggravated sexual abuse. A sentencing hearing is set for April 30.
Glover faces a maximum penalty of life in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
The FBI Portland Field Office investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Gavin Bruce for the District of Oregon and Trial Attorney Daniel Grunert of the Civil Rights Division's Criminal Section are prosecuting the case.
Defendant: Zakary Glover
Criminal Charges: Violating the civil rights of a woman with developmental disabilities by engaging in sexual misconduct
City and State: Salem, Oregon
Exact Date: November 2, 2021
Sentence or Outcome: Pleaded guilty, faces maximum penalty of life in prison and a fine of up to $250,000
Key Facts
- State: Oregon
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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