Second woman accusing ex-HPD Officer Abraham Joseph of rape takes stand in his trial | abc13.com

Second woman accusing ex-HPD Officer Abraham Joseph of rape takes stand in his trial | abc13.com:

'via Blog this'"It's the pattern of the conduct on the part of the officer that the judge looks at, not the victim, and if the officer was dressed in uniform at the same time," Androphy said.

After listening to the two women, Judge Collins decided to allow at least one to tell her story in front of the jury. The woman began her testimony Monday afternoon, detailing how Officer Joseph told her she had open warrants, and how she was in fear of being arrested.

Androphy says this testimony could be a big boost for prosecutors.

"Because it shows a consistent pattern on the part of this officer to use and abuse his authority as a police officer to take advantage of other women," said Androphy.

The defense team wanted to keep this testimony out of the trial.