Former MP sentenced to prison for raping mother of his child

UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland – A former Prince George’s County sheriff’s deputy is headed to prison after raping the mother of his child in October 2022.

According to Prince George’s County Prosecutor Aisha Braveboy, 37-year-old Brandon Burroughs was sentenced to 20 years in prison with all but 12 years suspended. Burroughs was found guilty of second-degree rape in February.

The verdict stems from the attack on the mother of Burroughs’ child.

In October 2022, Burroughs went to the woman’s home and she told him to leave. After he refused, Burroughs went into the victim’s bedroom and raped her while her one-year-old child was in another room.

The audio of the rape was captured on a home recording.

The victim and her parents were in the courtroom Monday when the verdict was announced. She gave a detailed account of what happened to her and how the rape continues to impact her life.

The judge noted that the crime was so concerning because Burroughs raped the victim while her young child was nearby.

“We are pleased with the above-mentioned guideline ruling and believe it was appropriate in the circumstances presented in this case,” said prosecutor Aisha Braveboy.

The Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement that Burroughs has been suspended without pay since his arrest in December 2022. After his felony conviction, he was officially terminated.

“As police officers, we have sworn an oath to uphold the law and protect the citizens of our county. “Any member of our agency who commits misconduct, on or off duty, will be held accountable for their actions,” said Sheriff John Carr. “We remain committed to being transparent and professional in all of our dealings, and we remain committed to strengthening the relationship with those we are sworn to serve.”

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