Jurors in S.A. Convict Visiting Lieutenant Colonel of Child Sex Trafficking

Date Posted: Friday, November 21, 2014

Category: Human Trafficking/Sexual Exploitation - New Hampshire

Army Lt. Col. Raymond Valas, New Hampshire National Guard, was found guilty of sex trafficking a 15 year old minor in San Antonio. Valas stated he met the girl, but "said it was only to interview her for research he was conducting at Syracuse University he contacted other prostitutes." He also admitted to contacting other prostitutes while away from home station. Questions were raised during the trial whether service members "are getting the message that sexual misconduct in the military is unacceptable." The New Hampshire National Guard Sexual Assault Response Coordinator was admonished by Chief U.S. District Judge Fred Biery because of his evasive answers to questions.

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