FBI agent arrested on sexual assault charges after controversial shooting case
- Eduardo Valdivia was arrested in Maryland on sexual assault charges involving two women.
- This arrest follows his prior acquittal in 2022 for attempted murder in a shooting incident on a Metro train.
- The FBI has suspended Valdivia pending the investigation and warns of potentially more victims.
In Maryland, an FBI agent named Eduardo Valdivia has been arrested on charges of sexual assault involving two women. The arrest took place on November 25, 2024, and follows a previous incident where Valdivia had been acquitted of attempted murder after shooting a man on a Metro train in December 2020. The police are currently investigating the recent allegations and have mentioned there may be more victims. Valdivia's defense attorney has stated that they do not accept the allegations without reviewing all the evidence. This arrest has led to Valdivia's suspension by the FBI as the investigation is ongoing, indicating the seriousness with which the FBI treats allegations of misconduct by its agents, especially considering his history of prior charges.