Text Size:
A|
A|
A
Email
PrintA Pittsburgh police officer was acquitted Thursday of indecent assault and other charges stemming from a 2007 incident at a woman's home in Sheraden.
An Allegheny County Common Pleas Court jury deliberated less than three hours and found Officer Dewayne Hart not guilty.
On Dec. 7, 2007, Officer Hart went to the woman's house to take a burglary report from her and left. According to an affidavit, Officer Hart returned a few minutes later, telling the woman that she was wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant.
The Post-Gazette does not name alleged victims of sexual assault.
Officer Hart's attorney, William Difenderfer, said the victim's story was filled with inconsistencies. He said Officer Hart was being sympathetic to the victim after he learned she was caring for two children and did not take her immediately to jail.
Correction/Clarification: (Published Feb. 6, 2010) The first name of Officer Dewayne Hart was misspelled in this news brief about his acquittal on assault and other charges in connection with a 2007 incident.
Looking for more from the Post-Gazette? Join PG+, our members-only web site. You'll get exclusive sports content, opinion, financial information, discounts from retailers and restaurants, and more. Our introduction to PG+ gives you all the details.
