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Westchester DA Urges Sex Abuse Victims To Speak Up After Arrest

Prosecutors want sexual abuse victims to come forward after a police officer was accused of abusing a woman with a learning disability.

PEEKSKILL, NY — The Westchester County district attorney is encouraging sexual assault survivors to come forward and seek help to catch their abusers.

Thursday's announcement came just days after Peekskill Police Officer Michael Agovino was charged with sexual abuse and stalking while on duty.

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