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Tommy Vasser, Assaulting a Federal Employee, Nebraska 2014
Omaha Man Sentenced for Assaulting a Federal Employee
An Omaha man was sentenced to 2 years of probation for his role in assaulting a federal employee at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Omaha Nebraska. On April 18, 2014, Senior United States District Court Judge Richard G. Kopf handed down the sentence to Tommy Vasser, age 50, for his conviction of Assaulting, Intimidating, or Interfering with a Federal Employee.
According to court documents, Vasser was involved in an altercation with a Veterans Affairs Medical Center nurse on April 13, 2013. The incident was investigated by the Veterans Affairs Police Department.
The court also ordered Vasser to pay a $25 special assessment as part of his sentence. United States Attorney Deborah R. Gilg announced the sentence, stating that Vasser’s actions were unacceptable and would not be tolerated.
The case was investigated by the Veterans Affairs Police Department, who determined that Vasser’s actions were a serious breach of trust and a threat to the safety of federal employees.
The sentence handed down by Judge Kopf serves as a reminder that assaulting or intimidating federal employees will be met with swift and severe consequences. Vasser’s 2-year probationary period will be closely monitored to ensure that he does not reoffend.
Key Facts
- State: Nebraska
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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