The Brief:

  • FBI special agent Eduardo Valdivia faces allegations of assaulting two women in Maryland, including charges of second-degree rape, using pseudonyms to lure victims through a tattoo studio’s Instagram account.
  • Valdivia coerced the women into signing modeling contracts under threat of legal action; incidents occurred at a Gaithersburg tattoo studio and a hotel.
  • Following his arrest, Valdivia is held without bail, and the FBI has suspended him; authorities are seeking more information from potential additional victims.

An FBI special agent, previously cleared of an attempted murder charge, now faces serious allegations including rape, according to recent reports. Eduardo Valdivia, 40, is accused of assaulting two women in Maryland. Authorities claim that under pseudonyms “Lalo Brown” and “El Boogie,” Valdivia lured the victims with offers of free tattoos and modeling opportunities via a tattoo studio’s Instagram account.

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The incidents reportedly took place at the Gaithersburg tattoo studio and a hotel where the women were supposed to have photoshoots. It’s alleged that Valdivia coerced them into signing modeling contracts and then threatened legal repercussions if they did not comply with his demands. The charges against him encompass two counts of second-degree rape among other accusations. This type of charge in Maryland signifies various forms of nonconsensual sexual acts.

Following his arrest this Monday, a judge has ordered Valdivia to be held without bail, citing risks of fleeing and posing danger to others. The FBI has since suspended him from his duties as the investigation unfolds. This development comes years after Valdivia was acquitted for shooting a man on a metro train near Washington, D.C., in 2020— an act he claimed was in self-defense.

Montgomery County police are now seeking additional information from anyone who may have had interactions with Valdivia or DC Fine Line Tattoo, suggesting there might be more victims yet to come forward. This case underscores ongoing concerns around abuses of power and trust within communities meant to uphold safety and justice.

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