Tag: Michael Benson
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Former Adams County sheriff’s deputy gets jail time in sexual assault case
A judge on Thursday sentenced a former Adams County sheriff’s deputy to 75 days in jail and probation for sexually assaulting a civilian co-worker in 2018. A jury earlier this year found former Sgt. Michael Benson guilty of sexual assault and unlawful sexual contact. “This was an outrageous and reprehensible crime, particularly because it was…
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Former Adams County sheriff’s deputy convicted of sexual assault
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An Adams County jury found a former Adams County sheriff’s deputy guilty of sexual assaulting a co-worker in 2018, according to the 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. Michael Benson, 34, was convicted Monday of sexual assault and unlawful sexual contact following a six-day jury trial. He is scheduled to be sentenced April 7, according to…