Former Cop Charged with On-Duty Rape | Virginia Beach News

A former Newport News police officer, Raheem Askew, faces federal charges of depriving a woman of her rights under color of law after allegedly raping her while on duty — an incident that began with a ride offer and ended with her found disoriented and hospitalized. The case, now in federal court, centers on his alleged violation of body camera policy and the use of his authority to commit the crime, potentially elevating the severity beyond a standard rape charge. Askew, who was fired and initially charged locally, is held without bond and set for a critical federal hearing this Thursday, with a possible life sentence if convicted. 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/8a23ea11610821a5