Former Cop Pleads Not Guilty in Hotel Rape | Virginia Beach News

A former Newport News police officer faces federal charges after allegedly raping a woman during an on-duty call — turning off his body camera before the assault. Indicted on a life-in-prison charge for depriving her of rights under color of law, Askew is now under house arrest with electronic monitoring. The victim, a woman from Australia, claims she had no memory of the encounter and didn’t consent. Local charges were dropped to allow federal prosecution, seen as a stronger legal avenue for holding an officer accountable. With a jury trial pending, the case hinges on evidence — and could set a precedent for how law enforcement misconduct is prosecuted. 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/ae627c4253062ced