A former Georgia police officer who shot and killed an unarmed, naked man pleaded guilty Wednesday to a charge of aggravated assault and won’t serve any additional time behind bars.
After Robert “Chip” Olsen, 63, entered his plea, DeKalb County Superior Court Judge LaTisha Dear Jackson sentenced him to 15 years with 12 years commuted to time served, with the balance to be served on probation, prosecutors said in a press release. He was also ordered to serve 100 hours of community service.
“No one would say that they are happy about any aspect of this case, it was a tragedy all the way around, but today’s resolution will bring closure to the case,” Olsen’s lawyers Amanda Clark Palmer and Don Samuel said in a statement. “We are relieved that our client will not serve any additional time in custody.”
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