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October 15, 2007

Patrolman accused of rape set for court conference today

A 14-year police veteran accused of raping a 19-year-old at a police substation last March is scheduled to appear in court today.

Marcus Huffman, a city police patrolman, pleaded not guilty to a charge of first degree sexual assault in August. He was suspended without pay pending the resolution of the case.

Prosecutors say Huffman brought the alleged victim to his patrol car after she was turned away from a nightclub because she appeared to be intoxicated.

Surveillance cameras later show Huffman leaving the substation, on Gordon Avenue in South Providence, shortly before the woman leaves the same building, according to prosecutors.

Special Assistant Attorney General Erik B. Wallin also told Judge Daniel A. Procaccini that Huffman’s semen was found on the alleged victim’s boxer shorts.

Huffman’s lawyer, Raymond J. Angell, said his client “vehemently contests” the charge. Huffman is scheduled for a pretrial conference in Superior Court, Providence.

Posted by Brandie Jefferson  at 9:23 AM | Permalink

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