Retrial Scheduled for Former East Point Officer Facing Sexual Assault Charges
A retrial is scheduled for former East Point police officer Richard Gooddine, who faces sexual assault charges. A previous trial in 2022 resulted in an acquittal on some charges but a hung jury on others, leading to the upcoming proceedings…
Atlanta, GA, August 24, 2026 —
A retrial has been scheduled for former East Point police officer Richard Gooddine. The proceedings will take place in Atlanta, where Gooddine faces sexual assault charges.
A previous trial concerning these charges was held in 2022. During that trial, a jury acquitted Gooddine on some charges. However, the jury was unable to reach a unanimous decision on other charges, resulting in a hung jury. This outcome has necessitated the upcoming retrial.
Further details regarding the specific dates for the retrial and the exact nature of the charges on which the jury was divided were not immediately available. The case involves allegations of sexual assault against the former officer.
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