Neenah City Attorney David Rashid made an initial court appearance on charges he sexually assaulted his wife, May 13, 2024. PC: Fox 11 Online
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – A trial started Wednesday for Neenah City Attorney David Rashid, who faces sexual assault charges for allegations involving his wife.
Rashid, 62, faces two counts of domestic abuse third-degree sexual assault and one count of domestic abuse fourth-degree sexual assault.
The trial is scheduled to last three days.
According to the criminal complaint, the investigation started with an anonymous email to police last summer accusing Rashid of abusing his ex-wife. The woman, who denied sending the email, told investigators Rashid had nonconsensual sexual contact with her on several occasions, beginning in 2017.
Rashid told his wife he didn’t need consent because she granted it when they got married, the complaint quotes the victim as saying. Online court records indicate their divorce was finalized earlier in 2024.
After the charges were filed, Neenah placed him on administrative leave. After determining there were no workplace violations, the city reinstated Rashid.
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