Former Cop Charged in Hotel Assault | Virginia Beach News

A former Newport News police officer, Raheem Askew, now faces federal charges for allegedly sexually assaulting an Australian national during a March 2025 incident while on duty and in uniform. Though the state rape charge was dropped as part of a coordinated move to federal court, Askew now confronts a serious deprivation-of-rights charge under color of law — potentially carrying a life sentence. The victim, Jane Doe, claims she was intoxicated and disoriented, with no memory of the encounter or consent. Askew admitted to sex with her but failed to activate his body camera or notify dispatch. Fired from the force after the incident, he’s currently jailed — a case that underscores the gravity of law enforcement misconduct and the complexities of cross-jurisdictional prosecution. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b76001c4d22766d7