"I am heartbroken and outraged by the egregious assault on an innocent 13-year-old girl by someone who was entrusted with protecting our community. This child has endured an unimaginable violation of trust," District Attorney George Gascón said in the release.
"The Deputy has been relieved of duty since September 21, 2022, pending the outcome of the criminal investigation," the department said.
If convicted, Cardoso faces a maximum sentence of eight years in prison, prosecutors said.
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