This undated file photo provided by the Brooklyn district attorney's office shows New York City police officer Richard Kern, accused of sexually assaulting tattoo parlor employee Michael Mineo with a police baton on Oct. 15, 2008. Opening arguments began Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, for Kern and fellow police officers Alex Cruz and Andrew Morales, who are accused of covering up the Oct. 15, 2008 attack. (AP Photo/Brooklyn District Attorney, File)
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