OTTAWA, Ont. – An Ottawa police officer’s sex assault trial begins Monday.  

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit found there was sufficient evidence to charge him in connection with a 2008 cell block video.  In the video, he can be seen cutting the clothes off a female prisoner.

Constable Steve Desjourdy has been on desk duty since the charge was laid. He also faces a civil trial from the victim.  

A publication ban has been placed on the case.