New Orleans Faces Federal Trial Over Police Officer's Assault on Teen

Jury to determine city's liability in case involving officer with a history of misconduct and systemic failures.

Officer Rodney Vicknair assaulted a 15-year-old girl he escorted for a rape kit in 2020.
Vicknair had a history of arrests and complaints before joining the police force in 2007.
City officials were warned about Vicknair's behavior days before the assault but took no action.
The trial will examine whether systemic failures within NOPD contributed to the assault.
Vicknair died in prison after serving less than six months of a 14-year sentence.