PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An attorney for a Portland police officer has entered a not guilty plea on the officer’s behalf to a fourth-degree assault charge involving his alleged actions during a protest last year. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports Corey Budworth waived his appearance at arraignment Monday in Multnomah County Circuit Court. A grand jury last month indicted Budworth on the misdemeanor charge, accusing him of striking a woman in the head with a baton. It was the first time a Portland police officer has faced prosecution over striking or firing at someone during a protest.
Not guilty plea entered for police officer in assault case
