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Ex-NYPD Officers Accused of Brothel Key and Robbing a Sex Worker Face Federal Charges
Two former NYPD officers face federal civil rights charges for robbing and groping a sex worker after stealing a brothel key, following dismissal of state charges on a technicality.
- Indicted Tuesday, the two former NYPD patrol officers Justin McMillan and Justin Colon were arraigned later in Brooklyn federal court on felony conspiracy and deprivation-of-rights charges.
- After the state case lapsed on discovery and speedy-trial issues, state charges including burglary, forcible touching and official misconduct were dismissed, prompting the federal civil-rights indictment.
- On July 20, 2024, prosecutors say officers Justin McMillan and Justin Colon shut off bodycams, took a building key, returned eight hours later, and McMillan stole about $200 and groped the woman.
- Both men pleaded not guilty and were freed without bond; they resigned from the NYPD in March 2025 and face travel restrictions and passport surrender later this week.
- Assistant U.S. attorney Erin Reid said the evidence is very strong, citing video footage, witnesses and a 911 call, while defense attorneys disputed the lapsed state case.
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Ex-NYPD officers accused of stealing a brothel key and robbing a sex worker face federal charges
Two former New York City police officers who prosecutors say stole a brothel key and then robbed and groped a prostitute are now facing federal charges after their initial state charges were dismissed on a technicality.
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