No criminal charges will be filed against Nevada County sheriff’s deputies who fatally shot Sage Crawford earlier this year, according to a statement by the District Attorney’s Office.
In an email statement, former Nevada County District Attorney Cliff Newell said that the office’s upcoming report on whether the deputies involved in the shooting should face discipline is not yet completed. However, he added that after reviewing police reports of the incident, his office made the determination not to file any charges against the officers.
“…Based on the information currently available, there will be no criminal charges against the involved deputies by this administration,” Newell said.
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The other two have entered not guilty pleas, and await trial.
Randy Bennett Matheson, 48, pleaded guilty on March 15 to a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery. His plea was part of a negotiated resolution between prosecutors and Matheson’s defense attorney, Nevada County District Attorney Cliff Newell said.
Under the terms of the agreement, Matheson will be on court probation for one year, will have to attend anger management classes, and has been ordered to perform 30 hours of community service. Matheson is also prohibited from owning a firearm for 10 years. He will not face any time in jail as a part of the plea deal, Newell added.
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