Toronto police officer accused of sexually assaulting girl

A Toronto police officer, Const. Parsa Hazeri, has been charged with multiple criminal offenses, including sexual assault and sexual interference involving a youth. The Toronto Police Service has suspended the officer and initiated termination proceedings.
Why it matters
The case highlights issues of police accountability and the legal response to serious misconduct within law enforcement agencies.
A Toronto police officer is facing half a dozen charges in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a girl last year.
The article reports on criminal charges and institutional responses using objective, standard journalistic language.
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