"Sgt Constandino Simeonidis was accused of grabbing the woman's bottom from behind before pulling down her tights and carrying out a sexual assault, but he maintained that any contact was consensual."
"The complainant reported feeling 'embarrassed' and 'humiliated' after the incident, while Simeonidis described their interactions as 'very flirtatious' and insisted that 'nothing seemed wrong.'"
Sgt Constandino Simeonidis, 55, was acquitted of sexually assaulting a female officer during a night out. The officer claimed he groped her, while he argued their interactions were consensual and flirtatious. The jury found him not guilty after two trials, with the first jury unable to reach a verdict. Simeonidis, who had a commendable police career, faced charges after the woman reported the incident in March 2023, feeling embarrassed and humiliated by the encounter.
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