Former Green Beret Jordan Goudreau is facing arrest after a federal judge ordered his detention due to his absence from court. The 49-year-old veteran, who was involved in a failed coup attempt in Venezuela in 2020, had been released on bond after a filmmaker pledged her Manhattan apartment as collateral.
Goudreau's troubles began when filmmaker Jen Gatien detailed how the Green Beret turned abusive and threatened to harm her and others while living with her. The two were previously close, but their relationship soured since the release of Gatien's documentary about Goudreau's failed plot to train a mercenary force in neighboring Colombia.
The plot, which aimed to spark a popular rebellion and remove Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from power, was exposed by the Associated Press just days before it went ahead. The operation ended with several would-be freedom fighters killed and two of Goudreau's U.S. Special Forces buddies locked away in a Venezuelan prison.
Goudreau had been under investigation for violating the conditions of his pre-trial release when he failed to show up for a hearing on bond. Judge Christopher Tuite issued an arrest warrant after waiting 30 minutes for Goudreau to arrive at the court hearing.
The Green Beret's lawyer, Marissel Descalzo, claimed she had not spoken to him about why he was absent from court. The relationship between Gatien and Goudreau has soured since the release of her documentary, with Gatien accusing him of deceit and financial coercion.
As part of his defense, Goudreau has denied any wrongdoing and blames the CIA and State Department for sabotaging his mission. However, prosecutors say that his actions were in clear violation of his bond conditions.
Goudreau's troubles began when filmmaker Jen Gatien detailed how the Green Beret turned abusive and threatened to harm her and others while living with her. The two were previously close, but their relationship soured since the release of Gatien's documentary about Goudreau's failed plot to train a mercenary force in neighboring Colombia.
The plot, which aimed to spark a popular rebellion and remove Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from power, was exposed by the Associated Press just days before it went ahead. The operation ended with several would-be freedom fighters killed and two of Goudreau's U.S. Special Forces buddies locked away in a Venezuelan prison.
Goudreau had been under investigation for violating the conditions of his pre-trial release when he failed to show up for a hearing on bond. Judge Christopher Tuite issued an arrest warrant after waiting 30 minutes for Goudreau to arrive at the court hearing.
The Green Beret's lawyer, Marissel Descalzo, claimed she had not spoken to him about why he was absent from court. The relationship between Gatien and Goudreau has soured since the release of her documentary, with Gatien accusing him of deceit and financial coercion.
As part of his defense, Goudreau has denied any wrongdoing and blames the CIA and State Department for sabotaging his mission. However, prosecutors say that his actions were in clear violation of his bond conditions.
he went from being a hero to a menace rn! i mean i get it, u can't just break ur promises and expect 2 get away w/it especially not when its 4 a bond that ppl donated their hard earned cash 4 
he's always been a bit sketchy 2 but i guess u cant judge a book by its cover cuz now hes facing arrest and it's about 2 be too late 4 him 
this guy's life is like a train wreck that you can't look away from... 49 years old and still acting out, like what's next? He tries to spin it all on the CIA & State Department, but honestly, seems like he got caught up in his own ego. Jen Gatien was right to speak out about him, I'd have done the same thing if I were her 
the whole situation is just a mess...
. He's a veteran who served his country, and then he gets caught up in this crazy situation with Jen Gatien. From what I've read, it sounds like their relationship just went sour, and she's trying to make a documentary about it. I get that, but does she have to air all the dirty laundry? 
! I'm so done with Jordan Goudreau's antics, dude. Like, what even is wrong with him? He goes from being some kind of anti-hero to a fugitive and now he's facing serious jail time. And that filmmaker Jen Gatien is just trying to protect herself after all the abuse she went through at his hands 
. And now he's got to deal with the consequences of his actions. It's about time someone held him accountable 
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. It's like, dude, you're supposed to be a soldier, not a master manipulator. And good luck with the "CIA and State Department sabotage" excuse... like that's gonna fly 
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. Maybe this whole thing will come to light in court? 
. And what's with his lawyer not even knowing he was missing court? That's on her too 
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i mean i knew he had some issues with jen gatien but i never thought he would do something so shady like that 
. I don't know about the CIA and State Department thing, but if what Jen says is true then Goudreau needs to take responsibility for his actions... it's all about accountability you feel me? 
. It's not like Jen Gatien is some kind of enemy, she just made a documentary and now Goudreau is punishing her 
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it's like he thought he was above the law just because of his military background. but honestly, his excuse about the CIA and State Dept sabotaging him sounds pretty fishy to me 
. also, i feel bad for Jen Gatien - she seemed like a really cool guy until that documentary came out 
. it's crazy how one person's actions can cause so much trouble for others... anyway, i guess justice will have to catch up with him eventually 
It's like, you reap what you sow, Goudreau! You played dirty, now you're gonna get burned 
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. The fact that this guy was released on bond after some filmmaker pledged her apartment as collateral is just insane 
. I mean, sure, the guy's got some crazy story to tell, but that doesn't excuse his behavior 
. If he was so innocent, why did he turn abusive and threaten her and others? 
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. He seemed like a pretty dodgy character to begin with 
. Guess this is what happens when you play with fire 
... I mean, i feel bad for Jen Gatien, she's like a total victim here 
it's not right. And yeah, who does this guy think he is? Denying any wrongdoing while blaming the CIA and State Department for his own mistakes 
. I'm also worried about Jen Gatien, who went through so much emotional turmoil after her documentary was released 
. Let's hope that Goudreau takes responsibility for his actions and seeks help to address any underlying issues that may have led to his behavior 
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