From the Missoulian today:
Former UM football player pleads guilty to attack on fellow student
Story Discussion By TRISTAN SCOTT of the Missoulian | Posted: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 5:10 pm | 1 Comment
A former Grizzly football player pleaded guilty Tuesday to a felony charge relating to the September 2008 assault on a University of Montana student.
Andrew J. Douglass, 19, was initially charged with aggravated assault for his role in the attack, which involved two other former football players. The victim suffered a fractured jaw, a concussion and chipped teeth, according to court records.
Prosecutors agreed to reduce the charge to criminal endangerment after the victim's oral surgeon said the injuries were not serious enough to constitute serious bodily injury.
District Judge Doug Harkin scheduled sentencing for Oct. 13. Douglass faces a maximum punishment of 10 years in the Montana State Prison and a $50,000 fine. However, a plea agreement in the case calls for a two-year deferred sentence.
Another former Grizzly player, Cody von Appen, pleaded no contest to felony criminal endangerment in February. He was given a three-year deferred sentence and 21 days in jail.
A third former football player, Justin Montelius, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of negligent endangerment and unlawful possession of alcohol. He received a one-year deferred jail sentence and must perform 20 hours of community service and pay a $500 fine.
Posted in Local on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 5:10 pm | Tags: University Of Montana, Griz Football
Former UM football player pleads guilty to attack on fellow student
Story Discussion By TRISTAN SCOTT of the Missoulian | Posted: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 5:10 pm | 1 Comment
A former Grizzly football player pleaded guilty Tuesday to a felony charge relating to the September 2008 assault on a University of Montana student.
Andrew J. Douglass, 19, was initially charged with aggravated assault for his role in the attack, which involved two other former football players. The victim suffered a fractured jaw, a concussion and chipped teeth, according to court records.
Prosecutors agreed to reduce the charge to criminal endangerment after the victim's oral surgeon said the injuries were not serious enough to constitute serious bodily injury.
District Judge Doug Harkin scheduled sentencing for Oct. 13. Douglass faces a maximum punishment of 10 years in the Montana State Prison and a $50,000 fine. However, a plea agreement in the case calls for a two-year deferred sentence.
Another former Grizzly player, Cody von Appen, pleaded no contest to felony criminal endangerment in February. He was given a three-year deferred sentence and 21 days in jail.
A third former football player, Justin Montelius, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of negligent endangerment and unlawful possession of alcohol. He received a one-year deferred jail sentence and must perform 20 hours of community service and pay a $500 fine.
Posted in Local on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 5:10 pm | Tags: University Of Montana, Griz Football
