New Orleans jury hears case against city over sexual assault of teen by officer

Federal jury to hear arguments whether city is responsible for assault by on-duty police officer of 15-year-old in 2020

A federal jury in New Orleans has started hearing arguments about whether the city is liable for the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl by an on-duty police officer.

The federal civil trial, brought against the city of New Orleans by the teen's family, began Monday and is expected to last four days.