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DNA evidence links Delray Beach man to sexual battery during Hinge date, PBSO says

Summary by The Palm Beach Editorial Desk · As published by CBS12 · July 9, 2026 · 1 min read

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A Delray Beach man has been charged with sexual battery. The Palm Beach Sheriff's Office made the charge against Stephen Hakim. The charge stems from a report of an assault following a meetup arranged through the dating app Hinge.

The alleged incident occurred at Hakim's apartment in Delray Beach. Further details about the case are available from the Palm Beach Sheriff's Office. The investigation reportedly involved DNA evidence linking Hakim to the crime.

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Category: Local · Published: July 9, 2026 · Source: CBS12 · Reading time: 1 min

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DNA evidence links Delray Beach man to sexual battery during Hinge date, PBSO says

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