Jacob Blake Makes Court Appearance from His Hospital Bed, Pleads Not Guilty to Prior Charges
Jacob Blake, the Black man whose shooting by a white police officer has sparked nationwide protests, appeared in court on Friday to plead not guilty to three prior charges.
Blake, 29, made his appearance via Zoom from his hospital bed, where he has been recovering. The court hearing marked his first public appearance since the Aug. 23 shooting, which left him paralyzed below the waist.
The criminal complaint, which was filed prior to the shooting, accuses Blake of third-degree sexual assault, a felony charge, as well as criminal trespass and disorderly conduct, both misdemeanors, according to CNN and ABC News. The charges stem from an alleged assault in May.
If convicted of the felony sexual assault charge, Blake could face up to 10 years in prison and a $25,000 fine.
Blake’s lawyer, Patrick Cafferty, entered not guilty pleas for all three charges.
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