Assault in the third degree. Very disappointed with the verdict. Reporter defense attorney anthony rico speaking for the 38yearold new York City Police officer currently suspended and now facing an uncertain future with the nypd. My hope is that, um, the commissioner looks at the file but most importantly look at the character of a person like joel edouard. Reporter the conviction on a misdemeanor charge means commissioner bratton may decide if officer edouard keeps his job. The man on the other end of the boot here has certain ideas about the officers continued employment at the nypd. Jail time, lose loss of job. Whatever is possible. Reporter sentencing is june 10 when Police Officer edouard will face anything from conditional discharge to a year in jail. At brooklyn criminal court, steve langford, cbs 2 news. While the officer claimed he had stomped on the suspects hand, the judge suspect had any injuries to the hand. Now to campaign 2016. Heated protests in california today stemmin