Posted on 01/18/2019 11:46:44 PM PST by L.A.Justice
Los Angeles Police Department Detective Ysabel Villegas used to investigate cases of sexual assault and domestic violence. Now, the tables are turned, and she is the alleged victim in a revenge porn scandal that's rocked the LAPD.
"I did not want to be here," said Villegas outside court Tuesday. "This is the last place or the last thing I ever wanted to do and I'm just so sad it's come to this."
Villegas says LAPD Senior Lead Officer Danny Reedy began to threaten and extort her near the end of their five-year extramarital affair. She says he sexually assaulted her, physically beat her and threatened to distribute sexually-explicit photographs of Villegas.
In her application for the restraining order, Villegas alleges:
"He released intimate photos of me, extorting me. He was extorting and harassing me, and then released the photos in November because I broke up with him in August. It was revenge to ruin my reputation and embarrass me in front of our peers."
On Tuesday, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge James Blancarte granted Villegas' request for a permanent restraining order against Reedy, calling the allegations among the most serious he's seen in his courtroom. Reedy must now stay at least 100 yards away from Villegas, surrender all of his firearms and deadly weapons, and refrain from distributing sexually explicit photographs of Villegas.
Reedy previously denied all wrongdoing through his lawyer, but did not show up to court Tuesday to contest the restraining order. His attorney told the judge that Reedy is exercising his 5th Amendment right to remain silent given that a criminal investigation is now underway.
"We are not admitting anything, nor are we denying anything," said Reedy defense attorney Mike Williams.
Outside court, Villegas attorney Lisa Bloom called Reedy a "bully."
"Mr. Reedy did not appear," Bloom told reporters. "I think that's because he knows that we would've looked forward to cross-examining him with the evidence and required him to answer questions if he'd testified, so he backed down and he didn't come."
The criminal investigation is being handled by the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office. So far no charges have been filed.
"Revenge porn in California is a crime," said Bloom. "We don't know how many people have seen these explicit photos. We do have witnesses that say they were being passed around among different LAPD officers which is highly inappropriate."
Exhibits in the application for the restraining order include nude photos of Villegas and text messages she says came from Reedy.
"I will post the pictures. I swear. I wlll ruin you," one text message reads.
Another reads: "Stand by for the destruction. Of your reputation. You're done."
Villegas says Reedy also threatened to send the photos to her family, including her son and her husband -- former LAPD Assistant Chief Jorge Villegas. Jorge Villegas abruptly retired from the department in October after a complaint about possible sexual misconduct was sent to LAPD Police Commission President Steve Soboroff. Sources confirm to Eyewitness News that Villegas was surveilled by the LAPD's highly secretive Special Operations Division and was caught apparently engaging in sexual activity in a parking lot with a female subordinate.
Ysabel Villegas rose through the ranks of the LAPD for nearly 30 years before going out on medical leave last year for stress. While out on leave, she was transferred out of the elite Robbery Homicide Division, a move she and Bloom believe may be retaliation for reporting the allegations against Reedy.
LAPD spokesperson Josh Rubenstein confirms that Reedy is assigned to home duty with pay and an administrative investigation is underway. Rubenstein could not comment on Villegas' transfer because it is a personnel matter.
"I have been a law enforcement officer with the LAPD for almost 30 years," Villegas said outside court. "I love my job.... and it's very sad to leave like this... I don't deserve this."
Lawyer is Lisa Bloom. Color me suspicious. Sleazeballs usually run with sleazeballs.
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I don’t like Lisa, Gloria Allred’s daughter...But, I don’t think this case is frivolous.
Sgt Reedy is not denying anything...He is invoking Fifth Amendment...
Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.
They should both be kicked off the force.
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Yes, Sgt Reedy should be fired from LAPD...
I don’t know about Detective Villegas...
Fire her for having an affair with a fellow officer? I don’t know if that is necessary. I don’t think she ever was his supervisor...
You are banned from sending anymore.
Black mourning band....big grin.... Dumbass.
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That photo was probably taken when she was younger...
Watch the video clip of her speaking several days ago...
She does not look the same...I think she is in her early 50s now...
I did manage to read her legal document for the restraining order...
Pretty disturbing stuff...I really feel sorry for the detective...Details are very graphic...
I would not be surprised if she decides to retire very soon...
Just a case of technology evolving far beyond the capabilities of the people using it. I’m no angel and have done stupid sh!t, but I was never tempted to take penis pics or weird stuff like that - I honestly don’t know what people are thinking.
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One of the pictures showed Detective Villegas holding Sgt. Reedy’s “stuff” in her hand...It is mentioned in her sworn statements to the court...
She said that he took such photos without asking for her permission...
Bizarre...
I’m human, but would never “crap where I eat” - I’d keep relationships and work separate.
I’m human, but would never “crap where I eat” - I’d keep relationships and work separate.
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Keeping relationships and work separate sounds like a good idea...But, that often does not happen in LAPD...
There was a rumor that Chief Charlie Beck’s daughter had an affair with her supervisor...That supervisor had affairs with other female officers...He avoided being disciplined by threatening to mention Chief’s daughter...Chief Beck retired from LAPD last year...
Female cops have a reputation (deservedly or not) for being passed around; I wouldn’t want a wife or daughter to be a cop. Male cops have their own reputation (deservedly or not)...
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