Marcotulio Melendez Diaz, 42, was charged after allegedly raping a woman in her Mounds View, Minnesota, home on Oct. 11. Federal officials said he was working as a handyman when he overpowered and repeatedly raped the resident; the assault was captured on indoor surveillance video. ICE criticized the judge who released him from immigration custody in August, saying continued detention could have prevented the incident.
WHO:
Marcotulio Melendez Diaz
WHAT:
Marcotulio Melendez Diaz was charged in connection with the alleged rape of a woman in her Minnesota home.
WHEN:
Oct 11, 2026
WHERE:
Mounds View, Minnesota, USA
WHY:
Federal officials gave no cause for the alleged rape.
