Fairfax County police officer charged with raping an 11-year-old girl

The Washington Post


September 22, 1995, Friday, Final Edition


SECTION: METRO; Pg. B04; CRIME AND JUSTICE


LENGTH: 165 words


A Fairfax County police officer charged with raping an 11-year-old girl was found not guilty yesterday by a Circuit Court jury. Larry C. Neidig, 38, of Fairfax, was charged with one count each of rape and aggravated sexual battery.He faced up to life in prison had he been convicted. Neidig was not available for comment, his attorneys said late yesterday."He feels redeemed, and he feels vindicated. But an experience like this one can never be vindicated from because of the taint it has taken on," said attorney John T. Graham. "The evidence was lacking, and almost everybody who knew Larry well supported him."Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Kathryn Swart said she was "disappointed in the outcome. I think the child was very embarrassed and had a hard time telling the jury what happened."Neidig, who was placed on administrative leave in May, will remain on leave while police conduct an administrative investigation, Fairfax County police officials said.