Defendant Engaged in a Pattern of Robbing and Sexually Assaulting His Victims
Chad Barclay pleaded guilty to sex trafficking a victim, Jane Doe #1. Additionally, as part of his plea agreement, Barclay stipulated that he kidnapped six additional women. The proceeding was held before United States Magistrate Judge Seth D. Eichenholtz. When sentenced, Barclay faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years’ imprisonment and up to life in prison.
Joseph Nocella, Jr., United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York and James C. Barnacle, Jr., Assistant Director in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation, New York Field Office (FBI), announced the guilty plea.
“This defendant is a dangerous predator who used force and intimidation to sexually assault a victim and has admitted to additional conduct including kidnapping six other women,” stated United States Attorney Nocella. “This guilty plea holds him accountable for the devastating harm he inflicted on his victims and sends a clear message that our Office will vigorously prosecute those who use violence, enticement, and coercion to facilitate sex trafficking. We remain committed to protecting victims of this scourge, pursuing justice on their behalf, and ensuring that perpetrators like Barclay are held responsible for their crimes.”
Mr. Nocella expressed his appreciation to the Justice Department’s Criminal Division for their support, and the New York City Police Department for its assistance.
“Chad Barclay has now admitted that he kidnapped, violently raped, and robbed multiple female victims,” stated Assistant Attorney General Duva. “This prosecution demonstrates that we will always seek justice for survivors of trafficking and abuse to prevent more of these heinous crimes. This type of exploitation and violence has no place in our civilized society.”
“Chad Barclay’s brutal and predatory actions inflicted profound harm on his victims and demonstrated a clear disregard for their safety and humanity. The FBI and NYPD's joint investigation ensured his conduct was exposed and he was brought before the justice system to answer for his crimes. We will continue working closely with our partners to protect victims and ensure offenders are held fully accountable for their actions,” stated FBI Assistant Director in Charge Barnacle.
As set forth in court filings and during this plea proceeding, on September 13, 2022, Barclay enticed Jane Doe #1, who he met on Eros, an online escort website, to travel from another state to his apartment in Brooklyn to engage in commercial sex. After arriving at his apartment, Barclay paid Jane Doe #1 approximately $1,500 in cash for sex. Barclay then used force to have sex with her without a condom and against her will. After raping Jane Doe #1, Barclay opened her purse and took the $1,500 he already paid her. In addition, he stole approximately $1,200 from the victim’s purse. Barclay asserted that Jane Doe #1 still owed him $1,500 for working on his turf, claiming that he “ran” Brooklyn and was part of a “Brooklyn gang” so all the women in Brooklyn worked for him and had to pay him a “tax.” When Jane Doe #1 replied that she did not have any more money, Barclay laughed and said that she was going to have to “pay or you have to work for me or you die.”
Barclay also warned Jane Doe #1 that his “guys” were in front of the building and they would kill her if she tried to leave. Barclay also confiscated her phone, forced her to unlock it with her face and reviewed the contents of her phone. After reviewing her phone, Barclay threatened Jane Doe #1 by stating that he knew where she lived and that she had a daughter. Barclay permitted her to leave after Jane Doe #1 stated that she sent a friend her location information and that her friend would call the police if she did not hear from Jane Doe #1 soon. Jane Doe #1 later reported the rape to local police and went to a hospital where a rape kit was performed.
As part of his plea agreement, Barclay stipulated to kidnapping six additional women between 2022 and 2023. Barclay engaged in a similar pattern in which he enticed commercial sex workers to come to his apartment where he robbed and sexually assaulted most of the victims.
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