Post by WaTcHeR on Mar 23, 2006 11:03:47 GMT -5
03/23/2006 - JACKSON, Miss. - A former Jackson police officer was found innocent this week of raping a 16-year-old girl.
Officer Jeffery Webb Sr., 47, was found innocent Wednesday by a Hinds County jury.
The alleged rape occurred after the girl had consensual sex with the officer's teenage son, according to her testimony.
Webb came home the night in question and discovered the girl nude in his son's bedroom.
He was charged with forcible rape, meaning the alleged victim was in fear of harm when it occurred. State law does not say a weapon had to be used for the charge of forcible rape.
Webb was placed on administrative leave without pay after he was indicted. Webb said it will be up to his attorney to decide if he should pursue returning to the police force.
Officer Jeffery Webb Sr., 47, was found innocent Wednesday by a Hinds County jury.
The alleged rape occurred after the girl had consensual sex with the officer's teenage son, according to her testimony.
Webb came home the night in question and discovered the girl nude in his son's bedroom.
He was charged with forcible rape, meaning the alleged victim was in fear of harm when it occurred. State law does not say a weapon had to be used for the charge of forcible rape.
Webb was placed on administrative leave without pay after he was indicted. Webb said it will be up to his attorney to decide if he should pursue returning to the police force.