Prosecution Decides to Remove Request for Restitution in Domestic Violence Case

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During a hearing Feb. 24, the prosecution in a domestic violence case decided to remove a request for the defendant to pay restitution. 

William McKenzie was convicted of  assault with a dangerous weapon, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction for offenses he committed on May 6, 2019. 

The defendant took a plea deal in October 2020. 

He was sentenced to 32 months for the unlawful possession charge, with 16 months suspended and 3 years of supervised probation after serving 16 months. He was sentenced to 68 months, with 20 months suspended and 3 years of supervised probation after serving  48 months for the assault with a dangerous weapon charge. 

The prosecution filed a request for restitution, however the request was removed during the post disposition status hearing on Feb. 24.

No further case dates were set.