SANTA FE COUNTY PAID A FORMER JAIL INMATE 125-THOUSAND DOLLARS TO SETTLE A SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE. THAT ACCORDING TO DOCUMENTS OBTAINED BY THE SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN. THE WOMAN CLAIMS SHE WAS ASSAULTED BY JAIL GUARD NICOLAS BACA IN 2014.
A SHERIFF’S OFFICE REPORT SAYS BACA DENIED THE ALLEGATIONS AND NEVER FACED CRIMINAL CHARGES. A SPOKESWOMAN FOR THE COUNTY SAYS BACA IS STILL EMPLOYED AT THE JAIL.
