Denver officer who body slammed man pleads guilty to misdemeanor [Video]

DENVER — Nearly a year after cell phone video captured a police officer body slamming a man amid the chaotic Nuggets championship celebrations in 2023, the criminal case has concluded. 

Officer Adam Glasby was originally charged with felony assault, and as part of a plea deal with prosecutors, agreed to plead guilty to a single charge of misdemeanor assault in a courtroom on Monday. The felony charge has been dismissed. 

The judge sentenced Glasby to two years probation, and he will not see any jail time. After a year, Glasby can file a request to end his probation early. 

The incident happened early in the morning of June 13, as people swarmed downtown to celebrate the Nuggets championship win. Glasby was working with another officer during an off-duty assignment at Hayter’s bar when a fight broke …