By Sarah Nelson
Star Tribune
WASECA, Minn. — A former correctional officer at a women’s federal prison facility in Minnesota was indicted on charges that he sexually abused inmates under his supervision, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Albert Victor Freeman, 30, faces three counts of sexual abuse of a ward tied to engaging in, or attempting, sexual acts with three inmates at the Federal Correctional Institution in Waseca, Minn. The sparse federal indictment said the alleged abuse began about June 2026 and involved three inmates that he was assigned to guard.
In a statement, the Bureau of Prisons facility said it thoroughly investigates misconduct and criminal activity within its walls for potential discipline or proescution.
“The BOP takes our duty seriously to protect the individuals entrusted to our custody as well as maintain the safety of correctional staff and the community,” the statement said.
Freeman made his initial appearance in St. Paul federal court on Wednesday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Cowan Wright, who appointed him a federal defender. Freeman pleaded not guilty to his three counts and was released on a personal recognizance bond with conditions.
According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the federal facility in Waseca is a low-security institution that houses about 780 inmates.
The case was investigated by the Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General.
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