Cobb officer resigns, accused of assaulting mentally disabled woman

COBB COUNTY, Ga. — A Cobb County police officer accused of assaulting a mentally disabled woman during sex resigned Monday, officials confirmed.

Robert Lanier New remained in jail Monday a week after allegations surfaced he choked and slapped a woman, who has the mental capacity of a 10- to 14-year-old during sex and attempted to use her to solicit her 12-year-old niece for sex.

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Authorities said New was also the subject of an administrative investigation, also involving a woman.

“We are investigating if he adhered to departmental policies,” Register said at a press conference last week.

New faces charges of felony aggravated assault-strangulation, criminal solicitation, computer pornography, and misdemeanor simple battery.

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