BRIAN WATKINS DISCUSSES DETAILS OF HIGH-PROFILE SAN DIEGO POLICE OFFICER SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE

A woman who claims she was assaulted by San Diego Police Officer Chris Haysis sharing her story through her attorney.

Attorney Brian Watkins said the incident happened last October, when Hays offered to give his client a ride home.

“As she was exiting the police car and walking into her home, the officer said, ‘oh, I forgot to frisk you,’” Watkins said.

According to Watkins, Hays told the woman he had to frisk her as part of his job and led her to a secluded area.

“His frisking her basically involved him touching both of her breasts with both of his hands. He then caressed her crotch, caressed her buttocks and then grabbed her wrist and put her hand on his crotch,” Watkins said.

On Sunday, Hays was arrested and booked into jail on false imprisonment and sexual battery charges. Seven women have come forward and accused the officer of sexual misconduct.

Watkins told NBC 7 his client was too afraid to come forward until she heard about Hays on the news. The attorney said that detectives even contacted her about the alleged incident, but she still did not report it.

“She’s in a very terrifying situation for a woman,” Watkins said. “This is a situation where she’s up against a police officer who A, is an authority figure, and B, most importantly, has inherent credibility.”

Watkins said Hays had arrested his client in the past and thinks he may have targeted women that “lack credibility.”

Watkins said they plan to sue the city of San Diego for damages.

Click on the below link to watch the full interview with Attorney Watkins.

Source:  http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Attorney-Details-Police-Officers-Alleged-Sexual-Abuse-245486331.html#ixzz2tKBBB6Cp