Crime & Safetyscore 293·4 metrosupdated 2h ago
Virginia Woman Sues Portsmouth Over Police Officer's Sexual Assault
A federal lawsuit has been filed against the city of Portsmouth and former Police Chief Tanya Chapman by a woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by a police officer at age 17. The suit claims the officer used his position to isolate and assault her, and that the city was negligent in hiring him despite his problematic background.
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