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Bucks Co. Cop Sentenced For Sexually Assaulting Girl, 11: DA
The Lower Southampton resident and former Philadelphia police officer assaulted the young girl while supervising her, the DA's office said.

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The Lower Southampton resident and former Philadelphia police officer assaulted the young girl while supervising her, the DA's office said.

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