by Andrew Delgado / KENS 5
SAN ANTONIO -- The trial date has been reset
for the former San Antonio police officer accused of sexually assaulting a
19-year-old while on dutylast November.
A judge ordered the trial for
Jackie Neal to be moved until August, to give counsel more time for discovery.
Last year, an unidentified
woman claimed Neal handcuffed her, placed her into the back of his patrol
cruiser and proceeded to rape her, following a traffic stop on San Antonio's
south side.
Authorities arrested Neal a
short time later, as he attempted to track down the victim after she contacted
police. Neal, an 11-year veteran with SAPD, was suspended and fired from the
department.
A KENS 5 I-Team investigation
revealed that, prior to the alleged sexual-assault incident, Neal was suspended
for an improper sexual relationship with a SAPD junior explorer. Explorers are
individuals, between the ages of 14 and 21, who are interested in a career in
law enforcement.
Neal also faces a federal
charge of violation of civil rights for the November attack. He is also the
defendant in a $10 million lawsuit filed by the alleged victim.
Neal and his attorney refused
to comment on the delay Tuesday.