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Victim, witnesses share testimony in rape case involving ex-Pima County Sheriff’s Office employee

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EDITOR'S NOTE: This story contains graphic descriptions and testimony of an alleged sexual assault.

Five hours of emotional testimony marked the first day witnesses were called to the stand in the sexual assault case against former Pima County Sgt. Ricardo Garcia.

Garcia is accused of sexually assaulting another deputy in his school resource officer unit at a Christmas party held at his house in December 2022.

Read the full story on AZPM.org →