STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State defensive end Jamie Blatnick has pleaded guilty to an assault and battery charge that was reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor.
Payne County District Attorney Rob Hudson says he filed for the charges to be reduced Friday after being approached by former Oklahoma State offensive lineman Steve Denning, who was struck with a beer bottle by Blatnick at a Stillwater bar on July 31.
Hudson says Denning asked that prosecutors not pursue a felony charge against Blatnick and told a judge the same during a court hearing Friday afternoon.
Blatnick was sentenced to one year of probation and 30 hours of community service to be performed within the next six months. He must also complete an anger resolution class and pay a series of fines in addition to Denning's medical bills.
