ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A federal balloon involving a arctic New Mexico sheriff accusable for roughing up a disciplinarian is advancing to a close.
Prosecutors and aegis attorneys are appointed Friday in Albuquerque to accord closing arguments in the balloon of Rio Arriba County Sheriff Thomas Rodella.
He is adverse federal accuse of denial of rights and brandishing a firearm. The constable has pleaded not guilty.
Authorities say Rodella was in plainclothes aftermost March back he pulled over a 26-year-old motorist in a fit of alley rage, jumped out of his claimed SUV with a gun, and shoved his brand in the driver's face.
But aegis attorneys say Rodella did annihilation amiss and was alone aggravating to stop a adventuresome driver.
Rodella, who has banned to abandon back his allegation aftermost month, faces up to 17 years in bastille if convicted.
Title : Closings appointed in balloon of New Mexico sheriff
Description : ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A federal balloon involving a arctic New Mexico sheriff accusable for roughing up a disciplinarian is advancing t...