The Nashville retiree who rammed his SUV into a car bearing an Obama/Biden sticker last March has copped a plea. The sentence he received is a lot lighter than some observers were advocating, but it's in line with the victim's recommendation to prosecutors.
From the Nashville City Paper:
Harry Weisiger, 70, of Elmington Ave., a former vice president with Hardaway Realty in Nashville, entered guilty pleas on one charge each of misdemeanor reckless endangerment and driving under the influence. Other charges against him, including leaving the scene of an accident, were dismissed....
Criminal Court Judge Leon Ruben sentenced Weisiger to serve 48 hours in jail for the DUI conviction and placed him on probation for two years, during which time he is required to undergo alcohol treatment. He is also to complete 48 hours of community service, pay a $350 fine and lose his license for a year. And Ruben ordered him to issue a written apology to Duren and his daughter.
Susan Niland, spokesperson for the Metro District Attorney's office, told The City Paper that Duren had "consulted with our prosecutor and suggested this plea, as one that was satisfactory to him and his family."