Chicago police officer groped woman inside holding cell at 18th district headquarters: prosecutors

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago police officer is now charged with sexual misconduct and official misconduct.

Prosecutors say Stephan Shaw groped a woman who was being held on retail theft charges inside a holding cell at the 18th District Police Headquarters.

The incident allegedly happened last year.

Shaw appeared in court on Tuesday. He has been relieved of his police powers.

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