TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – A Taos Pueblo man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexually abusing multiple minors. According to court documents, 76-year-old Ben John Martinez exploited his position of authority in the community to sexually abuse the minors.

Martinez pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual abuse of children. Between 2001 and 2010 Martinez used his position of authority within the Taos Pueblo community to sexually abuse minors during traditional ceremonies at his residence, according to court documents. The FBI is continuing to investigate Martinez's involvement with other victims. If you or anyone you know may be a victim, you are urged to call the FBI at (505) 889-1300 or Chief Summer Mirabal of the Taos Pueblo Department of Public Safety at (575) 741-0764.

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