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Orange County Officer Accused of Sex Assault Leaves Job
March 2005
The Irvine Police Department suspended Officer David Park, a three-year veteran because a 32 year old part-time dancer who was driving on a license suspended from a DUI conviction accused the officer of threatening her with arrest if she didn't fondle him during a traffic stop in Laguna Canyon. She also accused him of fondling and sexually assaulting her. She has filed a lawsuit against the City of Irvine , seeking at least $10,000,000. Irvine Police Chief David L. Maggard stated that Officer Park no longer works for the department.
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