a texas woman said a trooper sexually assaulted her. here’s why her attorney apologized

Did a Texas State Trooper falsely accuse a woman of sexual assault?

Footage from a Texas state trooper's body camera showing a traffic stop on May 20, 2018, was released after he was falsely accused of sexual assault. A Texas woman could face charges for falsely accusing a state trooper of sexual assault who had arrested her for drunk driving, authorities said.

Was Sherita Dixon-Cole sexually assaulted by Texas DPS trooper?

Sherita Dixon-Cole, 37, of Grapevine claimed a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper sexually assaulted her after she was pulled over on May 20, 2018.

What did the Texas Department of Public Safety say about the video?

In the YouTube description of the video, the Texas Department of Public Safety wrote it is "appalled that anyone would make such a despicable, slanderous and false accusation against a peace officer who willingly risks his life everyday to protect and serve the public."

Who published an article which addressed Dixon-Cole's allegations?

Social activist and blogger Shaun King published an article which addressed Dixon-Cole's allegations. Skip to main content.

When the victim you fought for turns out to be the victimizer?

On Wednesday afternoon , King — a columnist for national security news site the Intercept — published an article on Mediumin part titled “When the ‘victim’ you fought for turns out to be the victimizer,” which addressed Dixon-Cole’s allegations.

What county was Sherita Dixon-Cole arrested in?

Footage released by the Texas Department of Public Safety on May 22, showed driver Sherita Dixon-Cole being arrested for a DWI on May 20 in Ellis County, Tex. (Texas Department of Public Safety) By . Marwa Eltagouri.

Did the Texas Department of Safety release the video of Dixon Cole?

But on Tuesday, the Texas Department of Safety released nearly two hours’ of body camera footage that starkly conflicted with Dixon-Cole’s claims. While parts of the video are blurred or inaudible to conceal Dixon-Cole’s personal information, it shows her being pulled over and asked to take a sobriety test. She’s then handcuffed and transported to the Ellis County jail, where she’s charged with a DWI. She was released Sunday night after posting bond.

Will Dixon Cole face charges?

It is not clear whether Dixon-Cole will face criminal charges for her accusations. Ellis County District Attorney’s Office spokeswoman Ann Montgomery said in a statement Thursday that the office is still investigating “exactly what was said, and to whom it was said.”

Did Dixon Cole say she was sexually assaulted?

The story Dixon-Cole spun afterward was alarming: She claimed the trooper repeatedly told her he would let her go in exchange for sexual favors. When she said no, she claimed the trooper sexually assaulted her, according to a statement Monday from her attorney.