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Jury reaches verdict in ex-East Point officer's sex assault retrial case

Jurors found Richard Gooddine guilty on aggravated sexual battery, child molestation and other charges after prosecutors said he targeted vulnerable victims.

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Fulton County jurors have reached a verdict in the retrial of a former East Point police sergeant, who faces multiple felony counts alleging he sexually assaulted vulnerable women and a teenager while on duty.

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Ex-officer accused of sexually assaulting teen on duty found guilty

It was the second trial for the former East Point police officer. Richard Gooddine was accused of using his badge and authority to sexually assault women, including a 15-year-old girl.

·Atlanta, United States
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Jury reaches verdict in ex-East Point officer's sex assault retrial case

Fulton County jurors have reached a verdict in the retrial of a former East Point police sergeant, who faces multiple felony counts alleging he sexually assaulted vulnerable women and a teenager while on duty.

·Atlanta, United States
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WAGA broke the news in Atlanta, United States on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
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