Border Patrolman Brian E. Phipps found Not Guilty of aggravated sexual abuse of child by Maverick County Jury

By: Jose G. Landa
Copyright 2013

United States Border Patrolman Brian Edward Phipps was found Not Guilty and acquitted of 22 counts of aggravated continuous sexual abuse of a young child by a seven woman and five man Maverick County jury in Eagle Pass, Texas on Friday, September 13, 2013 before State District Judge Cynthia Muniz.

Phipps was charged with aggravated first degree felony of continuous sexual abuse of a young child. According to the January 18, 2013 indictment, Phipps was accused of committing two or more acts of sexual abuse against a female child during July 18, 2009 through July 30, 2011 including 22 separate dates of having committed said offense. Phipps faced a possible sentence of 25 years to life had he been found guilty.

The Maverick County jury found that the State of Texas had failed to satisfy its burden of proof of “beyond a reasonable doubt,” acquitting Phipps of all 22 charges of sexual abuse of a young child.

Phipps was represented by Eagle Pass attorney Gregory Torres while the State of Texas was represented by 293rd Judicial District Assistant District Attorney Alberto Rodriguez.

Phipps was out on a $100,000 bond and was on administrative leave with the U.S. Border Patrol pending the trial of his case. Phipps will be returning to active duty with the U.S. Border Patrol after his complete acquittal of the charges by the Maverick County jury.