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Pittsburgh police recruit accused of assaulting wife

PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh police recruit accused of assaulting his wife was arrested Tuesday, according to a criminal complaint.

Jabbar Karwan is facing multiple charges, including aggravated assault and making terroristic threats.

According to the criminal complaint, the victim told police Karwan was training to become a police officer, and that he had handcuffed her, threatened her with his night stick and pointed a gun to her head.

The complaint also stated that the victim begged police not to arrest Karwan because it would “make it worse for her.”  She told officers she wants a divorce and to move on with her life.

Pittsburgh police spokeswoman Sonya Toler said Karwan has been placed on administrative leave. He has a preliminary hearing scheduled for Aug. 30.