U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez | U.S. Department of Justice
U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez | U.S. Department of Justice
A man from Brimhall, New Mexico, has been charged with two felony crimes related to domestic violence. Victor Badonie, 32, who is an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, faces charges of assaulting a dating partner by strangling and causing serious bodily injury.
Badonie appeared before a federal judge and was released under conditions that include home detention and GPS monitoring. The trial date has not yet been set.
The indictment states that on March 6, 2024, Badonie allegedly assaulted Jane Doe by strangling and suffocating her. He also reportedly struck her, resulting in serious bodily injury.
If convicted, Badonie could face up to 10 years in prison for each felony charge, followed by three years of supervised release.
U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office, announced the charges.
The investigation was conducted by the Gallup Resident Agency of the FBI’s Albuquerque Field Office with assistance from the Zuni Pueblo Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Zach Jones is handling the prosecution.
It is important to note that an indictment is merely an allegation. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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