Cobb County

Cobb officer resigns, accused of assaulting mentally disabled woman

High ranking law enforcement sources tell Jose that Officer Robert New’s termination papers will be served at the Cobb County Jail next week. 

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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