San Diego County sheriff’s deputy Richard Fischer, 31, who was accused of sexual misconduct by more than a dozen women over recent months turned himself in to law enforcement officials Thursday and was quickly arraigned on 14 criminal counts.
Former Deputy Richard Fischer, left, who is accused of groping and other sexual misconduct, is arraigned on 14 criminal counts at the Vista courthouse
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With his attorney Rick Pinkard, right, next to him, former Deputy Richard Fischer, who is accused of groping and other sexual misconduct, faces the judge during his arraignment on 14 criminal counts at the Vista courthouse. His bail was set at $100,000.
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Former Deputy Richard Fischer, left, who is accused of groping and other sexual misconduct, looks toward Deputy District Attorney Annette Irving as he stands next to his attorney Rick Pinkard, during his arraignment at the Vista courthouse on Thursday. His bail was set at $100,000.
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Former Deputy Richard Fischer, left, who is accused of groping and other sexual misconduct, stands next to his attorney Rick Pinkard, during his arraignment at the Vista courthouse. His bail was set at $100,000.
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After being handcuffed, former Deputy Richard Fischer, left, who is accused of groping and other sexual misconduct, is lead out of the courtroom by court bailiffs after his arraignment on 14 criminal counts at the Vista courthouse.
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After being handcuffed, former Deputy Richard Fischer, left, who is accused of groping and other sexual misconduct, is lead out of the courtroom by court bailiffs as he is taken into custody after his arraignment on 14 ciminal counts.
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Sheriff Bill Gore, San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan, second from left, and deputy district attorneys Lisa Fox, left, and Annette Irving, arrive for a press conference about former Deputy Richard Fischer, accused of of groping and other sexual misconduct.
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Judge David Danielsen listens during the arraignment for former Deputy Richard Fischer, who is accused of groping and other sexual misconduct, at the Vista courthouse.
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San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan, speaks during a press conference about former Deputy Richard Fischer, who was arraigned on 14 criminal counts related to sexual misconduct.
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Sheriff Bill Gore speaks as San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan, right, and Deputy District Attorney Annette Irving stand next to him during a press conference about former Deputy Richard Fischer, accused of of groping and other sexual misconduct, after his arraignment at the Vista courthouse on Thursday.
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Deputy District Attorney Annette Irving speaks to Judge David Danielsen during an arraignment for former Deputy Richard Fischer, who is accused of groping and other sexual misconduct, at the Vista courthouse.
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Sheriff Bill Gore speaks during a press conference about former Deputy Richard Fischer, accused of of groping and other sexual misconduct, after his arraignment.
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