Retired Hanford police officer found not guilty in sexual assault case

His attorney says the trial started Monday, and the verdict was read Thursday afternoon.

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Friday, July 2, 2021
Retired Hanford police officer found not guilty in sexual assault case
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HANFORD, Calif. (KFSN) -- A retired Hanford police lieutenant accused in a sexual assault case involving his neighbor was found not guilty on all charges against him.

George Hernandez was facing four felonies after the Kings County District Attorney's Office filed charges against him last year.

His attorney says the trial started Monday, and the verdict was read Thursday afternoon.