'It's a painful thing to talk about': Jurors hear witness testimony, opening statements in federal trial against former Caldwell police officer
The trial involves allegations that Ryan Bendawald exploited his police authority to sexually abuse at least seven women, many involved in drugs or gangs, dating from 2017 to 2021.
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'It's a painful thing to talk about': Jurors hear witness testimony, opening statements in federal trial against former Caldwell police officer
Jurors heard opening statements and witness testimony in the first full day of the trial against former Caldwell Police sergeant Ryan Bendawald.
Unpacking day one of the sexual abuse trial against former Caldwell Police Sgt Ryan Bendawald.
Opening arguments began this morning in the federal trial against former Caldwell Police Department Sgt. Ryan Bendawald.Ryan Bendawald was indicted in 2023 following a federal investigation. Prosecutors allege that between 2017 and 2021, he used his role as a Caldwell Police officer to sexually abuse at least seven women, though two of those charges were dropped.To say the prosecution's statements were graphic would be an understatement.WATCH: S…
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