Former East Point police officer accused of sexual assault sentenced to prison

Richard Gooddine trial Former East Point Police Officer Richard Gooddine was found guilty on all counts during his retrial. He was accused of sexually assaulting women, including a 15-year-old girl, while on duty.

EAST POINT, GA — A former metro Atlanta police officer has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of sexual assault while on duty.

Prosecutors say Richard Goodine is accused of preying on vulnerable victims, including a 15-year-old girl.

Goodine was charged with violation of oath, child molestation, aggravated battery, and sexual assault by a law enforcement officer.

Prosecutors previously said that Goodine would work to gain the trust of women and children or search them and later assault them.

Goodine was found guilty of all charges during his second trial.

Jurors began their deliberations earlier this month.

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