Though a [douche bag #misogynist #racist] judge initially dismissed the #teen’s claims that the city improperly supervised Vicknair, he reversed his decision after a #WasPo investigation revealed #NOPD’s top ofcl at the time, Shaun Ferguson, had been texted about “potential #SexualAbuse of a #minor by an officer” 5 days before Vicknair LOCKED NICOLE IN HIS TRUCK & SEXUALLY ASSAULTED HER.

“Growing up, you’re taught in schools ‘officers are always there to help,’” Nicole testified. “The trust that I had has been taken away from me.”

Much of the 3-day trial centered on the steps #police leaders took — & didn’t take — after learning of concerns about #Vicknair’s behavior.

When she had a serious kidney #infection, she said, she avoided going to the #hospital because that was where Vicknair began grooming her. Though she once wanted #children of her own, she no longer feels equipped to be a #parent because she is #afraid she won’t be able to keep her kids safe.

#RodneyVicknair, who died in prison earlier [] this year, spent months grooming the #teen after being dispatched to her home for a #SexualAssault investigation when she was 14.

WaPo does not identify victims of sexual assault w/o their #consent. W/her permission, The Post is referring to the teen by her middle name, Nicole.