On November 30, 2021, in the District of New Jersey, Internal Revenue Service - Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) Special Agent Daniel Garrido was charged by criminal complaint for simple assault of an officer or employee of the United States engaged in the performance of official duties. Garrido subjected a female IRS-CI special agent to unwanted and nonconsensual sexual contact during the course of their official duties.

According to the court documents, on or about August 15, 2017, Garrido and the female special agent attended a continuing professional education conference at a university located in Glassboro, New Jersey. At or near the conclusion of the conference, IRS-CI supervisors, who managed the training, held a gathering at a restaurant for attendees. During the gathering, on three separate occasions, Garrido approached the special agent and repeatedly touched her body in various places, to include her breast and hips. He repeatedly thrust his body against hers and attempted to place his lips and mouth on her neck. Each time, the special agent repeatedly told Garrido to stop and he would walk away.

When interviewed, an IRS-CI employee who was present during the gathering advised that he observed Garrido move his hands all over the special agent’s body. The witness observed the special agent repeatedly attempt to push Garrido’s hands off of her body, and saw Garrido walk away after she freed herself from him.

If convicted, Garrido could receive a maximum of one-year imprisonment and a fine of up to $5,000.

Source:  The facts in this case narrative come from the following publicly available document: D.N.J., Crim. Compl., filed November 30, 2021.