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According to court records, a child under 14 complained in Oct. 2025 that the former HPD officer sexually assaulted her. Since then, his attorney said the officer has been on leave and cooperating with investigators.
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According to court records, a child under 14 complained in Oct. 2025 that the former HPD officer sexually assaulted her. Since then, his attorney said the officer has been on leave and cooperating with investigators.
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