Police officer denies rape charge against woman
A four day trial will take place in November 2026
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A Devon and Cornwall Police officer has pleaded not guilty after being charged with rape.
Sgt James Rawlinson appeared in Taunton Crown Court on Friday, and denied raping a woman aged 16 or over in Exeter, Devon in August 2018.
The police said it related to an alleged incident while the 36-year-old was off-duty.
Rawlinson was told a four-day trial would be held in November 2026. He remains suspended from duty.
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- Published20 June
