Albany police officer Luke Deer pleads guilty to misdemeanor assault, resigns
Prosecutor cites weakness with evidence as authorities reach plea deal that lets Deer avoid felony conviction
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2of3Police body camera footage shows Albany Police Officer Luke Deer taking down Armando Sanchez during a March 16, 2019, altercation on First Street. Officer Deer was charged with felony assault and a misdemeanor count of official misconduct. (Albany Police) Show MoreShow Less
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ALBANY – City Police Officer Luke Deer pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor and agreed to resign Wednesday as part of a plea deal for his conduct in an incident in which officers were accused of pummeling Black men at a First Street home in 2019.