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Post by KC on Jan 31, 2007 0:19:47 GMT -5
A police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to felonious assault in connection with a shooting in Adena. Officer James Kessler, 29, a part-time New Athens police officer, used his official police weapon to shoot William Sutton in Sutton's own driveway. Kessler was not sentenced because police said the investigation is ongoing. He could get two to eight years in prison. Prosecutors said they believe Kessler and the victim's wife, Jennifer Sutton, were in a relationship. "(Kessler) is involved in what we believe was a conspiracy with the victim's wife and his cooperation will bolster the prosecution of her case," said prosecutors Tom Straus. Officials said Kessler is cooperating with the prosecution and is expected to testify against Jennifer Sutton. Jennifer Sutton is charged with obstruction, a third-degree felony, and is scheduled for trial in March. In the past, Jefferson County Sheriff Fred Abdalla said Jennifer Sutton told several people she wanted her husband killed. www.wtov9.com/news/10879566/detail.html
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