Opening statements and witness testimony were delivered Wednesday in the trial of a San Diego police officer charged in a series of alleged domestic violence incidents involving his ex-girlfriend.

Seth Tate, 33, was arrested in March 2024 and later charged in five separate incidents that allegedly occurred between Tate and the woman, who dated for a few months. Tate had been with the San Diego Police Department for nearly three years and was placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the criminal investigation.

Deputy District Attorney Carlos Campbell, who described Tate as "jealous," "volatile," and "erratic" throughout their brief relationship, told jurors that Tate kicked the woman on one occasion and on others forcefully grabbed her by the arms, leaving bruises.

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