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Two Missouri Officers Indicted for Misconduct Involving Nude Photos of Traffic Stop Victims

David McKnight and Julian Alcala face federal charges for allegedly taking nude photos from women’s phones after pulling them over.

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Updated: Nov 15th, 2024, 6:56 PM ET

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Two police officers from Missouri were indicted separately for allegedly pulling over women and searching their phones for nude photos. David McKnight, a former state highway patrol officer, is accused of victimizing nine women, while Julian Alcala, formerly of the Florissant police department, allegedly targeted 20 women during traffic stops. Both face federal charges of depriving civil rights and destroying evidence. The allegations have sparked outrage and calls for community reporting on police misconduct. Both have resigned from their positions amid investigations, and advocates urge victims to reach out to authorities.

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