A New Jersey police officer has cut a deal to keep his job after slapping a prankster wearing a bunny suit.
Hopatcong (hoh-PAHT'-kahng) Officer Nicholas Maresca Jr. pleaded guilty to harassment on Monday in municipal court.
NJ.com reports (http://bit.ly/2qqaE65 ) that as part of the plea agreement, the prosecution dropped an assault charge and requested a waiver from a state law that would have required Maresca to resign from his job following a conviction. He also was fined $500.
Both the defence and prosecution say they're pleased with the outcome of the case. Maresca declined to comment.
Kevin Hemmerich (HEM'-er-ik), who wore the bunny costume while repeatedly blowing an air horn inside the police station, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct last month.
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