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Aug 17, 2007 12:07 am US/Central
Rep. Sentenced To Probation For Domestic Assault
(WCCO)
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The eight-term Republican from Big Lake, Minn. will also have to pay more than $300 in fines and fees and is required to attend and complete a 12 week compassion workshop. (File)
Courtesy Sherburne County Sheriff's Dept.
State Rep. Mark Olson has been sentence to two years of probation after being found guilty of one count of misdemeanor domestic assault against this wife.
The eight-term Republican from Big Lake, Minn. will also have to pay more than $300 in fines and fees and is required to attend and complete a 12 week compassion workshop.
In July, a jury of five men and one woman convicted Olson of domestic assault by intending to cause fear of bodily harm or death. He was acquitted of intentionally inflicting or attempting to inflict bodily harm.
Prosecutors alleged that Olson pushed his wife, Heidi Olson, down three times behind their home on Nov. 12.
The sentencing included that Olson has no contact with his wife.
Currently, Olson is still a member of the legislature. However, an ethics panel could recommend disciplinary action for a vote by the full House.
When Olson was convicted he said he had no intention of resigning, "even if they (fellow legislators) asked me."
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