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Family sues former HCSO deputy, Harris County and dating app over alleged sexual assault of child

Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kyle McClenagan, as published by Houston Public Media · October 5, 2026 · 1 min read

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A lawsuit has been filed against a former law enforcement officer and a county. The accusations involve a serious crime against a minor.

The allegations include the use of drugs to facilitate the assault. An attorney for the former officer denies any wrongdoing.

Details of the case are available from the source, including the role of a dating app in the lawsuit. The allegations are disputed by the former officer's representative.

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Category: Local · Published: October 5, 2026 · Source: Houston Public Media · Reading time: 1 min

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Family sues former HCSO deputy, Harris County and dating app over alleged sexual assault of child

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