Kory York Pleads No Contest in Ronald Greene Case

Former Louisiana State Trooper Kory York has reached a plea deal in connection with the 2019 death of Ronald Greene, pleading no contest to eight counts of simple battery. York, who originally faced charges of negligent homicide and malfeasance, was sentenced to concurrent six-month suspended sentences, a year of probation, and 160 hours of community service. Greene's family expressed their disappointment with the plea agreement, emphasizing that they wanted a trial to bring the officers' actions to light. Body camera footage revealed that Greene, a Black motorist, was subjected to severe force by officers during a traffic stop, leading to his death. The case has drawn national attention and outrage, particularly due to the initial misleading accounts of Greene's death provided by law enforcement. While York's plea marks the first resolution among the five officers charged, many community members remain unsatisfied with the lack of more severe consequences.