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Ex-Harris County deputy accused of sexually assaulting 13-year-old girl
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Barbi Barbee , as published by FOX 26 Houston
· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The victim is reported to be 13 years old.
A former deputy with the Harris County Sheriff's Office is facing accusations of a serious crime. Court documents allege that the individual sexually assaulted a young girl. The victim is reported to be 13 years old.
Details of the incident are not fully available in this brief. For more information, readers can consult the original report from FOX 26 Houston . The accusation against the former deputy is a matter of public record, as stated in court documents.
Further specifics about the case are not provided here, but the source may offer additional context or updates as more information becomes available.
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Category: local Published: August 6, 2026 Source: FOX 26 Houston Reading time: 1 min
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