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In a recent court appearance, Jason Omar Trotman admitted to assaulting a police officer in response to being tased multiple times, while denying other related charges.
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Jason Omar Trotman, a 41-year-old vendor, faced consequences for assaulting a police officer. After breaking a bond, he was fined $750 and advised to maintain peace to avoid further trouble.
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