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Tulare Sheriff Denies Sexual Assault Allegations
Tulare County Sheriff Michael Boudreaux denies sexual assault claims dating to the 1980s, including forced masturbation on children.
In brief
Tulare County Sheriff Michael Boudreaux denies sexual assault claims dating to the 1980s, including forced masturbation on children. Tulare County Sheriff Michael Boudreaux denies multiple sexual assault allegations from the 1980s to 2018, citing his integrity and ongoing investigations. Originally reported by Sfgate.
Allegations of Sexual Abuse
Tulare County Sheriff Michael Boudreaux faces sexual assault claims dating back to the 1980s.
“Tulare County Sheriff-Coroner Michael Boudreaux has been accused of multiple sexual assaults that date as far back as the 1980s”
Allegations Detail
The claims include forced masturbation on two children in the 1980s and a third assault in 2018.
“Tulare County Sheriff Michael Boudreaux is facing sexual assault allegations that include claims of forced masturbation on two children in the 1980s when he was a teenager as well a third assault that allegedly happened in 2018”
Letter to DOJ
A five-page letter sent to the California Department of Justice demands Attorney General Rob Bonta investigate.
“The letter obtained by the valley voice included testimonies from boudreaux’s accusers”
Sheriff's Denial
Boudreaux denies the allegations, stating he would welcome an independent review and has nothing to hide.
“I understand that anyone entrusted with the Office of Sheriff must be held to the highest standards of integrity and accountability”
Investigation Context
Boudreaux removed himself from matters involving the individuals associated with the complaint to avoid conflicts of interest.
“To avoid any appearance of a conflict of interest and protect the integrity of those ongoing investigations, sheriff boudreaux has removed himself from any matters involving the individuals associated with the complaint”
1986 Case Details
The 1986 case involved an 11-year-old girl who alleged Boudreaux led her to his bedroom for forced masturbation while her brother and his brother watched.
“The woman in that case said that on multiple occasions, boudreaux led her down the hallway to his bedroom and had her masturbate him while her brother and boudreaux’s brother watched tv in the living room”
Church Involvement
Fresno pastor Isabel Vela’s church collected 10 more allegations of abuse after a flyer campaign.
“The church has collected signatures for his recall and that she plans to move forward now that the letter has come to light”
Here's the gist
Tulare County Sheriff Michael Boudreaux denies multiple sexual assault allegations from the 1980s to 2018, citing his integrity and ongoing investigations.
