On Aug. 3, a domestic violence defendant entered into a Deferred Sentencing Agreement with the prosecution.
Bernard Morgan pleaded guilty to simple assault. In exchange, the prosecution would drop Morgan’s second degree child-cruelty charge.
As part of the agreement, Morgan entered into a diversion program. He must also comply with a stay away order.
If the defendant successfully completes the terms of the agreement, his guilty plea will be withdrawn and his charges dismissed.
Judge John McCabe scheduled Morgan to return to court on May 8, 2021.
