A former sergeant with Harris County Precinct 7 has been accused of physically abusing her adopted children. The allegations involve beating the children with a belt. A grand jury was convened to consider the case and has decided not to indict the former sergeant. Further details about the allegations and the grand jury's decision can be found through ABC13 Houston, the source of this information.
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