Probation officer, county sued by woman claiming coerced sex

PITTSBURGH (AP) – A Pennsylvania probation officer already convicted of coercing women he supervised into sex acts is now being sued by one of his victims, along with the county that fired him.
Thirty-six-year-old Matthew Mullen acknowledged having in appropriate relationships with women when he pleaded guilty to official oppression and intimidation charges in April. He’ll be sentenced July 10.
On Monday, one of his victims sued Mullen and Allegheny County.
The woman claims Mullen forced her to perform a sex act several times over two years after she was placed on a special probation program for driving under the influence. Under the program, the woman’s record would be expunged if she completed the probation without incident.
Mullen’s defense attorney didn’t immediately comment Wednesday. The county doesn’t comment on litigation.