BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A former North Dakota police officer fired for badly injuring a 63-year-old man during an arrest has been sentenced to probation after dropping his not-guilty plea.
The Bismarck Tribune cited court documents in reporting that former Bismarck Officer George Huff entered an Alford plea on Oct. 12 to a misdemeanor charge of simple assault.
The plea means Huff didn't admit guilt but acknowledged there was enough evidence to support a conviction.
Huff, 26, was accused of striking Keith Erlandson several times in the face while holding handcuffs during an arrest on March 9.
Bismarck police and the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation investigated, and Police Chief Dave Draovitch fired Huff on May 21.
Persons:
—, Bismarck, George Huff, Alford, Huff, Keith Erlandson, Erlandson, Dave Draovitch, Huff “, Chris Redmann, Huff’s, regrettably, ” Redmann
Organizations:
N.D, North, Bismarck Tribune, North Dakota Bureau, Criminal Investigation, Police
Locations:
BISMARCK, North Dakota